Revolutionary Health Science Education

School of Health Sciences

Health Sciences for a complex world

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences provides industry-leading education for essential, in-demand careers in the healthcare field.

The School of Health Sciences offers an education that can open the door to a highly-rewarding and challenging career that makes a difference.

From Occupational Health and Safety, to Radiation Therapy, Environmental Public Health and Specialty Nursing, you will learn from industry practitioners and get real-world experience.

BCIT’s Occupational Health and Safety Program is the first IOSH Accredited Institution in North America!

IOSH offer a range of guidance and resources to support professionals in their career and help businesses meet their occupational safety and health (OSH) obligations.

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front view of BCIT's Health Sciences Centre on the Burnaby campus
BCIT’s Burnaby campus is home to a new Health Sciences Centre that is educating and training future health care professionals to meet the growing demands of British Columbian families. Completed in fall 2022, BCIT School of Health Sciences is excited to provide collaborative delivery of programs to students in our new building. Visit BCIT Foundation to support the building project and see BCIT’s Campus Plan to learn more. Watch the Health Sciences Centre announcement video:

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