🔹 What is the difference between the BASc and CAS 🔹 Should I take the BASc or CAS program 🔹 Can I combine BASc and CAS at Acadia 🔹 Does BASc lead to a B.Eng. degree 🔹 How does CAS transfer to Dalhousie

Here’s how the two programs differ:

🎓 BASc (Bachelor of Applied Science):

• A three‑year stand‑alone degree at Acadia

• Not the same as a B.Eng., but looks strong on a resume

• Provides broader experience in other fields

• Can be used to apply for the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program

• Often taken in combination with CAS

📜 CAS (Certificate of Applied Science):

• Represents the first two years of the four‑year B.Eng. degree

• Students complete two years at Acadia, then transfer to Dalhousie University for years three and four

• Leads to an accredited B.Eng. degree

📊 Combined Pathway:

• About 60% of Engineering students complete both BASc and CAS

• Both can be finished in three years

• Offers maximum flexibility: a bachelor’s credential from Acadia plus transfer eligibility for B.Eng.

✅ In short: BASc = Acadia degree with breadth. CAS = transfer pathway to Dalhousie’s B.Eng. Many students do both.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• BASc: Bachelor of Applied Science, a three‑year Acadia degree

• CAS: Certificate of Applied Science, the first two years of the B.Eng. pathway

• B.Eng.: Bachelor of Engineering, an accredited professional engineering degree completed at Dalhousie

📎 Suggested Links:

• School of Engineering Overview

• CAS & BASc Program Information

• Registrar’s Office