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The Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations is a two-year diploma where students study the science, production and business of brewing craft beer. The program combines building a solid foundation in brewing science with hands-on practical learning in our state-of-the-art 2 hectoliter pilot brewery located on the Langley campus. The curriculum was developed in consultation with the BC Craft Brewers Guild and an Advisory Committee consisting on local brewmasters, brewery owners and industry experts.

Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma

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1. Meet applicant category (high school, mature student, transfer student, etc) 
2. English Proficiency
3. Chemistry 11 (C+) or equivalent course
4. Satisfying Level E1 as defined in the Mathematics Alternatives Table, which consists of:
    - Pre-Calculus 11 (C)
    - Foundations of Math 11 (C+)
    - IB Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches SL (3 or C+)
    - IB Mathematics: Application & Interpretation SL (3 or C+)
    - KPU Mathematics Placement Test 
    - KPU MATQ 1089 (C+)
5. Applicants without meeting the Chemistry and Math admission requirements may possibly seek admission to the program based on recommendation by the Admissions Selection Committee. 



Academic Admission Requirement

1. Portfolio
2. Minimum 19 years of age by the first day of classes

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Details about application process can be found on the Program website.
2. KPU offers appropriate upgrading/qualifying courses if you are missing any prerequisites to register for courses in the Science program. This includes the English proficiency requirement to enter the undergraduate program at KPU. The Faculty’s pathway program may give you the option of taking English proficiency upgrading courses, while simultaneously taking a limited number of undergraduate courses at KPU before becoming eligible for admission to undergraduate studies.
3. The math requirements for each level of the Mathematics Alternatives Table is automatically satisfied by any higher level in the table. For example, the requirement 'Level C1 as defined in the Mathematics Alternatives Table' is fulfilled by any of the courses or tests listed on Levels A1 or B1, as well as C1.

Admission Advice

This is a limited intake program. Limited intake programs are not offered every semester. Please check the academic calendar to verify when this program is being offered.

Applications open for:

Fall semester in October
Spring semester in February
Summer semester in June

Note: Select programs may extend the application deadline, space permitting.

The early-bird application deadline is March 1st. However, the Brewing program will continue to accept applications until August 1st, if space permits. You're encouraged to apply as early as possible for early course registration times. 

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Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma

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