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BCIT’s Clinical Genetics Technology program is one of two programs of its kind in Canada, and the only one in Western Canada. Our program is taught with the small class sizes and high quality instructors for which BCIT is known.


Clinical Genetics Technology: Advanced Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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1. English 12 (73%) or equivalent
2. Post-secondary: a Bachelor of Science with third and fourth year course concentrations in subjects such as: cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, genetics, cytogenetics, human genetics

Academic Admission Requirement

1. 3 letters of reference: preferably employer or academic letters. Referees are to email Admissions directly at admissions@bcit.ca and include the applicant's BCIT ID number and program name in the subject line.
2. Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics): Casper will send the results directly to BCIT Clinical Genetics Technology once you request that your score be distributed to the program.

Note: Please register to complete the Casper assessment as soon as possible. Registration numbers and dates are limited.

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. Complete the following forms for submission with your online application:
2. Acknowledgement of Program Requirements: To acknowledge the nature of this training and the physically demanding nature of this work.
3. Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire : This form will be used with other entrance requirements in the competitive selection for the program.
4. Casper Confirmation Form 

Note: All documents can be found on the institution's program website. 

5. Transcript of completed courses
Confirmation of enrolment letter verifying your current course enrolment and registration in the final term of your degree/diploma

Applications are accepted from October to April.		
		
We recommend that you apply early. All supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline.		
This program is not available to international students.  View available programs.
	

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Clinical Genetics Technology: Advanced Diploma

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