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The Nuclear Medicine Diploma specializes in non-invasive diagnostic imaging. Nuclear medicine stands out for its ability to detect subtle changes in the body’s function, allowing early detection of a wide range of disorders. 

Nuclear Medicine: Diploma

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Note: In alignment with public health orders, this program requires that students be vaccinated for a number of communicable diseases – including COVID-19.

Competitive Entry: Three-step process

This program is competitive and only applicants who have met the   will be considered. Preference for shortlisting will be given to applicants with:

Math, biology, and physics requirements completed within the last five years
Post-secondary education
A strong GPA
Related volunteer and/or work experience
A demonstrated interest in the field

Step 1: Meet the following 

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following:
English Studies 12 (73%) or
English First Peoples 12 (73%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution

Math: one of the following (or equivalent):
Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
MATH 0001 - Technical Mathematics (73%) or
MATH 0120 - Math 12 Competency Test (73%) or
3.0 credits post-secondary math (linear algebra, pre-calculus or calculus) at 100 level or higher (73%) from a recognized institution
Biology: one of the following (or equivalent):
Anatomy and Physiology 12 (73%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
BHSC 0110 - Foundational Human Anatomy and Physiology (73%) or
BHSC 0100 - Human Biology (73%) or
BHSC 0012 - Biology 12 Challenge Exam (73%) or
3.0 credits of post-secondary human biology (73%) from a recognized institution
Chemistry: one of the following (or equivalent)
Chemistry 12 (73%) or
CHEM 0120 - Chemistry 12 Challenge Exam (73%) or
3.0 credits of post-secondary chemistry (73%) from a recognized institution
Physics: one of the following (or equivalent):
Physics 11 (73%) or
PHYS 0309 - Pre-Entry Physics 1 (73%) or
PHYS 0110 - Physics 11 Challenge Exam (73%)
Complete the following assessment:
Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics): Casper will send the results directly to the BCIT Nuclear Medicine program 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.

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

If more than five years have elapsed since you completed the math, biology, or physics requirement, upgrading is preferred.

1. Students can only write the math, biology, and physics challenge exams once.
2. A student who registers and writes these exams a second time will be given the mark from their first attempt.
3. The post-secondary human biology equivalent courses' content must include cytology and the structure and function of the following organ systems: digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, renal/urinary, and reproductive.
4. To meet the minimum requirements, applicants must submit final or midterm grades in support of their application. Midterm reports must demonstrate a minimum completion of 50% of the gradable course work.

Step 2: Department assessment

All applications will be reviewed by the program area. Applicant files are assessed and scored based on completion,  strength of listed , scoring of the mandatory questionnaire, and Casper test results. Only complete applications received by the application deadline date will be considered.

Step 3: Conditionally selected applicants

If you have been conditionally accepted to BCIT you will be notified and the following information will be required in order to be accepted into the program:

Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - Level C
Criminal Record Check
Immunization Review 
Submit to Student Health Services.
Immunization is a mandatory requirement for this program.

Consent for Use and Disclosure of Student Information 

Once these and any other outstanding conditions have been met, you will receive notification of your full acceptance.

Academic Admission Requirement

Clinical requirements

Note: Effective immediately, all health care workers who come into contact with patients at publicly-funded health care facilities or in the community, including at long-term-care facilities, will have to get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask during flu season. This policy affects all students who will be entering a clinical setting.

As such, you will be required to provide proof of your immunization or agree to wear a mask at all times through the flu season prior to being placed in your clinical studies.

Face Respirator Fit Testing

A face piece respiratory fit test is required before students are permitted to enter the clinical practicum. Upon successful completion of the fit test, the original certificate must be presented to the program and annual re-fitting is required. Students are expected to carry their certificate with them at all times during their practicum.

For the respirator fit testing, testing with a N95 respirator is required and must be performed in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z94.4-02. Fit testing must also include inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of protective equipment. Students will be given specific instructions on how to access fit testing by the program prior to the first clinical practicum. Students are responsible for paying for the annual fit test while in the program.

Additional Academic Admission Requirement



Since the work is highly technical and exacting, you must feel comfortable with complex instruments, possess considerable manual dexterity, and have meticulous work habits. You must also have a strong sense of responsibility and a desire to work as a health-care team worker. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Admission Advice

Applications are accepted from:		
		
October to April 		
April to May 		

This program is not available to international students. 
	

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