Overview
Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of The Technology Entry Program is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid
The Technology Entry (TE) program is a 15-week, full-time day school program that offers a broad introduction to post-secondary education in a focused and welcoming atmosphere.
TE provides solid academic preparation to help you meet BCIT Technology program entry requirements in core areas such as communication, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. An introductory course in computer applications, a learning skills seminar, and an overview of technology options and related careers, round out the traditional academic subjects.
TE is also suitable for those who need B.C. educational equivalents to supplement credentials earned in other school systems.
Some programs have prerequisite requirements not offered by the TE program, such as biology courses. Please check the BCIT website for individual program prerequisites, entrance requirements, and timelines.
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Entrance Requirements
Application processing
This program is open to applications beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
*or next business day
Entrance requirements
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. Applications are considered for a specific intake.
- English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
- Composition 11 (50%) or
- Creative Writing 11 (50%) or
- Literary Studies 11 (50%) or
- New Media 11 (50%)
- Spoken Language 11 (50%) or
- English First Peoples 11 (50%) or
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (50%) from a recognized institution
What if I don’t meet these English requirements? - Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (73%) or
- Acceptable equivalent high school course or
- BCIT math competency testing
Chemistry and Physics Technology Entry (TE) course offerings:
All TE students are required to take both chemistry and physics. Your follow up program choice, TE term and science prerequisites will determine your TE science course grade level:
Fall term (September intake): Only grade 11 level chemistry and physics are offered. The grade 11 level science courses do not require additional science entrance requirements.
Winter term (January intake): Both grade 11 and grade 12 level chemistry and physics are offered. Applicants requiring grade 12 level chemistry and physics courses must meet the following additional entrance requirements:
- Chemistry 11 (60%)
- Physics 11 (60%)
Note: Applicants to the Technology Entry program should be aware of their desired follow-up program's science prerequisites and choose to register in either grade 11 or grade 12 level physics and chemistry accordingly. There is also an option to combine grade 11 chemistry (CHEM 0011) and grade 12 physics (PHYS 0312). Space is extremely limited in the grade 12 science stream. It is strongly recommended that applicants requiring Physics 12 and/or Chemistry 12 apply as early as possible to the January intake.
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Advanced placement
Re-admission Requirements
Re-admitted students are expected to re-take all TE courses without exception.
- Acceptance is based on seat availability; re-admission applicants may be wait-listed. Wait-listed applicants are not guaranteed a seat.
- Applications are intake-specific, with the following deadline dates:
- May 15th for the Fall (September) intake
- September 30th for the Winter (January) intake
Apply to program
To submit your application:
- Include proof of meeting all entrance requirements.
- Convert all transcripts and supporting documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
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myCommunication
Within two business days of submitting your completed application, BCIT will send a message to your personal and myBCIT e-mail addresses. All correspondence regarding your application will be posted to your online myCommunication account at my.bcit.ca. We'll send you an e-mail when a new message is posted. It's important to watch for these e-mails or regularly check your account online.
You can expect to receive communication concerning the status of your application within four weeks.
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Costs & Supplies
Effective September 1, 2017, the tuition portion of The Technology Entry Program is free for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please note: ancillary fees such as Student Association fees, BCIT ID card fees, etc. will be charged and must be paid
Tuition fees
Use our tuition estimator to find tuition and fees for this program.
For more information on full-time tuition and fees, visit:
Books & supplies
$725 (general estimated cost of textbooks and supplies, subject to change)
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Statement of Completion
Upon completion of the TE courses, students may request a Statement of Completion from the program head.
Class hours
Regular course hours are 0830-1730, Monday through Friday.
Program matrix
Required Courses: | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
COMM 0007 | Introductory Communication for Technology Entry** | ||
COMM 0016 | Communication with ELT | ||
MATH 0005 | Technical Mathematics** | ||
MATH 0014 | Technical Mathematics Support | ||
NTRY 0107 | Basic Computer Applications | ||
NTRY 0301 | Skills for Success | ||
and | |||
CHEM 0011 | Introductory Applied Chemistry* | ||
or | |||
CHEM 0012 | Introductory Applied Chemistry 2** | ||
and | |||
PHYS 0311 | Technology Entry Physics 1* | ||
or | |||
PHYS 0312 | Technology Entry Physics 2** | ||
* Grade 11 level ** Grade 12 level |
Choice of chemistry and physics courses depends on the follow up program chosen by TE students. Grade 12 level science courses are not offered in the September intake of TE. Students preparing for the following programs must therefore register for the January intake:
- Chemical and Environmental Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
Technology Entry students attend lectures and labs in traditional classrooms, laboratory and computer-intensive environments. Emphasis is placed on both academic concept development and hands-on, lab-based activities. Students work individually, with partners and in teams.
Tech Day: This event enables students to experience classes and network in their follow-up technology program. In a small group setting they meet with various program representatives and get critical questions related to short and long term expectations answered. Information obtained is used to complete assignments in TE courses. The knowledge gained on Tech Day serves to reinforce program choice and is a learning opportunity/reality check for all who participate.
Students always say the best part of the day is meeting with their prospective program head, attending classes with expert faculty and/or talking with their currently enrolled peers.
Examples of programs students apply to include:
- Architectural & Building Technology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Environmental Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Systems Technology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
- Food Technology
- Industrial Network Cybersecurity
- Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics & Robotics
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Note: Students upgrading in January term may be too late for fall entry in some programs, and may only be able to secure waitlist spots even if qualified.
Program length
15 weeks, full-time
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
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