• Dalhousie University offers a Diploma in Engineering for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • In this program, students will also gain a solid foundation in math and sciences which is essential for success in any engineering career.
  • The opportunities in the engineering programs are virtually limitless that only allow those students who want to pursue a career in almost any field, in any industry, in any location around the world.
  • If students thrive in a smaller campus environment with average class sizes of 20 to 30 students, consider doing the first 2 years of their degree on Truro campus.
  • This first 2 years are dedicated to core classes in maths, science, and engineering sciences and design.
  • After completing their first 2 years (and earning an Engineering diploma), they will move to the Halifax campus to complete the final 2 years of their degree.
  • The elective classes are taken in the second year depending on the discipline selected by the students.
  • The sample courses that students can study in this program are:
    • Engineering Design I
    • Thermo-Fluid Engineering I
    • Mechanics of Materials
  • Placement in a specific discipline is competitive and based on academic performance in the first year of the students.
  • The average salary goes up to 39,000 USD after completion of the program.