Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated)

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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At George Brown College in Toronto, Canada, Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) is offered as a diploma in Clinical Psychology programme. The programme runs for 3 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,331 per total (CAD 5,688 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Clinical Psychology
Duration: 3 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,688 / total
International tuition: CAD 27,331 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) one-year intensive program will prepare you to use applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and behavioural intervention to work with a variety of populations, including those with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, gerontology and behavioural…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission to the accelerated Behavioural Science Technician program requires completion of a three- or four-year Bachelor of Arts degree. For English-language proficiency, an applicant with international transcripts who does not submit an English proficiency test result must instead sit the George Brown Polytechnic English assessment at the college level; the program page states no specific IELTS, TOEFL or other test score of its own, and refers international applicants to George Brown's general English Proficiency and International Admissions pages. Before starting field or clinical placement, accepted students must complete the program's clinical pre-placement health requirements (TDAP, MMR, Varicella and Hepatitis B records, a two-step TB skin test) and hold a clear Vulnerable Sector Check, renewed annually.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opened 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027, and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. International applicants apply directly to George Brown and are assessed on a rolling, selective basis until the intake is full; George Brown publishes no fixed international closing date, though for the 2026-27 cycle the September, January and May intakes opened 6 October 2025, 2 February 2026 and 1 June 2026 respectively. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 154
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) award?

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Clinical Psychology on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) take?

The programme runs for 3 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,331 per total (CAD 5,688 per total for local students).

Can Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Diploma in Behavioural Science Technician (Accelerated) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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