Are you looking to launch a healthcare career with accredited training that you can complete in about 24 months? The BCIT School of Health Sciences is where you’ll gain hands-on skills, industry connections, and real-world experience to start a meaningful career in the health sciences sector.
Full‑time diplomas you can finish in 24 months
Learn on campus in classrooms and labs in the BCIT Health Sciences Centre where you’ll have access to cutting-edge simulation technology to hone your skills in a safe environment that mimics the real-world healthcare environment.
From medical imaging to diagnostic testing, and laboratory sciences, you can choose from a range of programs that can be completed in about 24 months so you can quickly launch your career in healthcare.
Biomedical Engineering Technology Diploma
Blend engineering and healthcare as you learn how to help develop, maintain, and improve medical technologies used in hospitals and clinics. Biomedical Engineering Technologists make sure the equipment needed to help patients is ready and operational when required.
Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diploma
Magnetic Resonance Imaging technologists operate MRI scanners to produce high-quality cross-sectional, three-dimensional, and functional images of soft tissues and internal structures using magnetic fields rather than ionizing radiation. MRI technologists apply their knowledge in anatomy, pathology, physics, and patient safety during these non-invasive imaging exams.
Medical Radiography Diploma
Medical Radiography graduates work in fast-paced technology-driven environments with x-ray, CT, and mammography. Medical Radiography technologists work closely with patients from all walks of life where no two patients’ needs are the same.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Diploma
Nuclear medicine is another branch of medical imaging that uses biological tracers combined with radioactive material to produce detailed images or videos of the body’s functions and structures. Nuclear medicine is also advancing in the exciting area of Theranostics, which combines targeted therapy and diagnostic imaging for more effective treatment of different disorders, including certain cancers.
Cardiology Technology Diploma
Cardiology Technologists perform non-invasive diagnostic tests to analyze the electrical activity of the heart during ECGs, stress testing and Holter monitoring. This program is under the Flexible learning model, and students can take courses at their own pace, and complete clinical time often close to home, in many provinces in Canada.
Food Processing, Safety, and Quality Diploma
If you’re drawn to the science of food and keeping consumers safe, this program prepares you to work in food quality, safety and product development roles. With two industry capstone projects, BCIT Food Processing, Safety, and Quality provides the connections you need to start your career.
Occupational Health & Safety
Building safer workplaces for all employees is at the heart of BCIT’s Occupational Health & Safety programs. Choose from a two-year full-time diploma or start with our shorter part-time studies certificate options to launch your career in this growing field.
Your career in healthcare starts at BCIT
Across British Columbia the demand for skilled health professionals continues to grow. BCIT programs are developed with industry partners to ensure that what you learn is exactly what employers need.
Whether you’re entering post-secondary for the first time or returning to make a career change, BCIT will help you build the confidence and practical experience to start your career in BC’s healthcare system.