Entrance requirements

• Proof of graduation from a minimum two year allied health diploma or relevant BSc.

• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical practice in the area of Cardiology/Cardiovascular/Cardiac Sciences with direct patient care experience.

• Proof of completion of the following prerequisite courses offered through the BCIT Cardiology Diploma: CARD 3330, BHSC 3302, CARD 3360, CARD 1187 or equivalent (to be assessed by program).

• English 12 (P) and English language proficiency

Additional Requirements:

• Clinical Verification Form [PDF]

• Letter of reference demonstrating recent clinical practice in Cardiology/Cardiac Sciences with patient care experience.

• Resume

BC provincial exams

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

Apply to program

Please review Applying to Health Programs at BCIT [PDF].

Submit an application: online or by mail [PDF].

You can check the status of your application online at any time using the Student Information System.

Scheduled intakes

January, April and September

PLAR

Transfer Credit
To apply for theory course transfer credit, complete a Request for Transfer Credit Review and attach your official transcripts along with course outline of each course for which you are requesting a transfer credit review. Transfer credit is generally not recommended if the course was taken more than five years ago.

Compressed Time Frame (CTF)
BCIT offers Compressed Time Frame for clinical practicums on an individual basis, for those who have relevant background, knowledge and skills.

Application processing

Ongoing throughout the year.

myCommunication

Within 2 to 3 weeks of applying to a program, you will be sent a letter in the mail confirming receipt of your application. The letter will identify your student number, BCIT e-mail address and instructions on how to login to your myBCIT account.

All official BCIT correspondence will be sent to your myBCIT account. Check myCommunication often during the application process and throughout your studies at BCIT.

You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within 2 to 8 weeks.

Tuition fees

Please see the Part-time Studies Fees page for information on tuition fees and refunds.

Program delivery

• This is a distance education/guided learning program with WEBCT and/or toll-free telephone tutorial support.
• The theory courses can be taken on a part-time basis, the clinical can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
• There are three 12-week terms of Fall (Sept to Dec), Winter (Jan to Apr) and Spring (Apr to July).

Program matrix

Check current availability of courses for this program.

Program length

We recommend taking no more than six to nine credits per term if you are taking the theory courses in the program on a part-time basis. The program can be completed in one to three years, depending on the number of courses you take per term, but you must complete the program within three years of formal acceptance. One theory credit is equal to a 12-hour course load per term, i.e., approximately one hour per week. One clinical credit is equal to a minimum of 25 clinical hours.

Notes:

• You can start the program at the beginning of any one of the three 12-week terms, fall, winter or spring.
• Since enrolment in some courses may be limited, it is recommended that you register at least one month prior to the start of the term.
• If you do the theory courses of the program based on the part-time schedule above (i.e., three to nine credits per term) it will take you two to three years to complete the program.
• You can take courses in different sequences than suggested if you meet the prerequisites and if the course is offered in that term.

Grading

A passing grade of 60% is required for all theory courses in the Pacemaker Technology program.

Program structure