admission & registration
requirementsAdmission and registration requirements differ depending on whether you are applying to a full-time program or apprenticeship training program, registering for part-time courses, or applying for program approval in Part-time Studies. Degree studies also have specific requirements, and all learning options at BCIT have minimum English-language proficiency requirements. Acceptable high school course equivalenciesThe following is a list of B.C. high school courses that will satisfy the prerequisites for BCIT programs. Search our online program database to check your program's entrance requirements.
For information on specific course equivalencies as they relate to entrance requirements for your chosen program, please contact your high school counselor or BCIT Student Information and Enrolment Services at 604-434-1610 or toll-free at 1-866-434-1610 (Canada and United States only) and ask to leave your name and number for a Program Advisor to return your call. Full-time programsMost programs require Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and Grade 12 subjects. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as attending an information session, submitting a resume or participating in an interview. To be eligible for admission, you must meet the minimum academic prerequisites and all other entrance requirements identified by your specific program. To find specific entrance requirements for your program:
You must submit documents showing you have completed the required prerequisite courses with the specified grades. This rule applies to all applicants whether you have been educated within Canada or outside of Canada. Mature Students Upgrading Determining eligibility Apprenticeship trainingApprenticeship training programs have specific recommended entrance requirements. Although not mandatory, these are recommended for success. To find the recommended entrance requirements for your program:
Part-time coursesMany courses offered through Part-time Studies have prerequisites which are listed in the description for the course. If no prerequisite is listed in the course description, then none exists. It is up to you to ensure you have completed courses, or have the skills and knowledge equivalent to the listed prerequisite(s). All Part-time Studies courses and programs are taught assuming participants have a Grade 12 level of education, including English at the Grade 12 level. While there are some exceptions, you do not need to meet any particular entrance requirement(s) to start or complete most programs offered through Part-time Studies. Degree programsGenerally, you must have a relevant BCIT diploma or equivalent, English 12, and at least six months of relevant work experience to be eligible for admission into most degree programs. Environmental Health and Radiation Therapy require specific post-secondary level courses. Nursing requires Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and 12 subjects, although post-secondary level education is preferred. To find specific entrance requirements for your program:
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