Entrance requirements

• Recent Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in a molecular-based life science.

• Students should come to the course with strong theoretical knowledge of the following: Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology, and/or Microbiology.

• English 12 (B) and English language proficiency
  (for students who do not have university level English courses)

Students who do not meet these requirements should consider upgrading or completing education to meet the above requirements.

BC provincial exams

Provincial exam marks are required for English 12, Communications 12, and Technical and Professional Communications 12. BCIT does not require provincial exams for Grade 12 Math and Science courses.

Apply to program

Submit applications directly to the Program Assistant. A review of your application package and an interview will be conducted in early March to determine acceptance into the program. Only those who meet the requirements will be contacted for an interview. Twenty students maximum are admitted per intake.

Applications must include:

• Completed BCIT Part-time Program Declaration form [PDF]
• Current Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts*
• Minimum two (2) reference letters

*Applicants who completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, United States or England will require an evaluation of their transcripts by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).

Scheduled intakes

Late May or early June - please contact program area for specific dates.

Application processing

June of the previous year until February 21*

Applications are considered for a specific intake.

*Or next business day

Tuition fees

$6,750 (subject to change)

Books and supplies

$226 (general estimated cost, and subject to change)

Financial assistance

Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.

Class hours

8:30am - 3:30pm

Program matrix

Check current availability of courses for this program.

Program length

13 Weeks

Grading

Students are evaluated on a continual basis with practical tests, exams, assignments, lab reports, etc. BCIT will issue a final grade at the end of this course. Students must pass all practical exams with a minimum of 70% and may NOT fail more than one (1) of the following units: Cell biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry.

You require a passing grade of 60% to receive the Associate Certificate.

Program location

Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC

Program structure

This program consists of the following units:

• Advanced Cell Biology
• Molecular Genetics Technology
• Microbiology for Biotechnology
• Virology
• Immunology
• Biochemistry
• Process Systems
• Lab Safety
• Regulatory Affairs

Graduate employment outcomes

The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2009-2011 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2008-2010 Graduates.
Note: The survey results will be displayed in a separate browser window. To view these results, you need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in your Web browser.

• Biotechnology

Credential

Associate Certificate in Biotechnology