Admission Requirements

• General Admission Requirements (All Students)

  General Admission Requirements (All Students)

  There are three types of requirements that applicants to VCC need to meet:

  • General requirements (completion of high school or be at least 16 years of age)
  • English language proficiency requirements
  • Program requirements (detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC)

  Verify information directly with VCC.
• English Language Requirements

  English Language Requirements

  All applicants are required to demonstrate the appropriate level of English language proficiency to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. 
  
  Option A: 
  If you have completed three years of full-time high school or post-secondary education an a recognized Canadian institution where English is the language of instruction, the following is required:
  Duolingo English test = at least 120 overall. 
  
  OR 
  
  Option B. 
  If you have not completed three years of full-time high school or post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian institution where English is the language of instruction, one of the following is required:

  • TOEFL iBT, Internet-based = at least 91 overall, with Speaking 23, Writing 25, Reading 22, Listening 21
  • IELTS Academic = 7.0 overall, with Speaking 7, Writing 7, Reading 6.5, Listening 7.5

  Note: the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and the College of Pharmacists of BC only accepts the TOEFL and IELTS as proof of English Language Proficiency for students in this category. 

  
  

  Be sure to check your program admissions requirements for the level of English required. Requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC.

  Verify with the institution directly

   
• BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

  BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

  You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program of study at VCC. Program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC)

  Verify information directly with VCC.

   

   
• Out-of-Province

  Out-of-Province

  You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program of study at VCC. Program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC)

  Verify information directly with VCC.

   
• BC Transfer Student

  BC Transfer Student

  Students transferring between post-secondary institutions in BC may refer to the BC Transfer Guide to search course transferability.

  If you have completed some post-secondary education at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at VCC. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process by submitting a formal request (an Approval for Transfer Credit form) to Registrar's Office attaching all required documents. 
• Out-of-Province Transfer Student

  Out-of-Province Transfer Student

  If you have completed some post-secondary education at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at VCC. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process by submitting a formal request (an Approval for Transfer Credit form) to Registrar's Office attaching all required documents. 
• Mature Student

  Mature Student

  You must be at least 18 years old (unless you have graduated from Secondary School) to meet the general admission requirement for VCC. In addition, specific program admission requirements must also be met.

  Special Note: The admission requirements for all VCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.

   
• International Student

  International Student

  VCC International provides helpful information for International Students. It includes information on admission requirements, application procedures and much more.
• Other Student (including Special Consideration)

  Other Student (including Special Consideration)

  Not Applicable
• How to Apply

  How to Apply

  Click here for details about applying to VCC.