British Columbia Institute of Technology offers Biomedical Engineering Technology Diploma, a diploma in Information Systems & Technology programme in Burnaby, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 14,900 per total for local students.
This diploma targets both hospital and medical device industries, combining lectures, labs, and research and design projects with a five-week practicum and field trips for hands-on exposure to the work environment. Students use BCIT's health technology equipment as part of their preparation for the workforce. The program suits people who hold a high school diploma or higher, who like working with people and teams in healthcare settings, who are drawn to understanding how things function from both a technical and a design angle, and who hope to build problem-solving ability alongside creative thinking.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Open to both domestic and international applicants; international applicants need a valid study permit. Entry is competitive and BCIT states meeting the minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. STEP 1: English Studies 12 at 67% or equivalent (Category 2); mathematics — one of Pre-Calculus 12, MATH 0001 Technical Mathematics, MATH 0120 Math 12 Competency Test, or equivalent post-secondary coursework, each at 67%; chemistry — one of Chemistry 11 or 12, the CHEM 0110 or CHEM 0120 challenge exams, or equivalent post-secondary chemistry, each at 67%; physics — one of Physics 12, PHYS 0312 Technology Entry Physics 2, PHYS 0120 Physics 12 Challenge Exam, or equivalent post-secondary physics, each at 67%. A physical requirements form and the mandatory Applicant Questionnaire are submitted with the application. STEP 3 — on conditional acceptance: a criminal record check, an immunisation review and mandatory attendance at the BMET Program Admission Forum.
Application Details
Start Date:September each year.
Application Deadline:September intake only, taken in two rounds: 1 October to 15 February, then 16 February to 15 May. Entry is competitive — meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a seat. International applicants are accepted with a valid study permit.