Applied and Natural Sciences

Become one of the innovators who are rising to meet the challenges of today by transforming the world around us. BCIT’s programs in applied and natural sciences can prepare you to effect change in some of the fastest growing areas of our economy. Join our many grads, who are cultivating life-changing careers in areas including ecological restoration, sustainable resource management, forensic investigation, and biomedical engineering.

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$52,000 Average salary for Mining and Mineral Exploration diploma grads.
76% of employed Renewable Resources (Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation) grads found work within two months of graduating.
My whole lifestyle revolves around outdoors and nature. — Caresse Selk
85% of employed Geographic Information Systems advanced diploma grads are currently working in a job related to their training.
94% of employed Geomatics Engineering – Field Survey diploma grads are currently working in a job related to their education.
86% of employed Chemical Sciences diploma grads are currently working in a job related to their training.
*Source; All graduate outcome statistics listed are from BC Student Outcome Reports, prepared by BC Stats. Based on 2009-2011 data (three-year average).

Rooted in Nature

Caresse Selk, nature lover and environmental stewardship coordinator, is growing her career preserving Coquitlam’s ecosystems.

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BCIT's programs in applied and natural sciences contribute to the betterment of society and the environment — from sustainability to chemical sciences, and biotechnology to forensics. Lead and innovate solutions that will transform the world around us.

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