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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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Applicants with preferred entrance requirements are to submit transcripts and supporting documentation with their online application.

**Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements**

1. English: English Studies 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

3. Three 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.

4. Complete the following assessment:
    - 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.

5. Complete the following forms for submission with your online application:
    - Acknowledgement of Program 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 entrance requirements in the competitive selection for the program.
    - Casper Confirmation Form

6. Applicants currently enrolled in the last term of their degree/diploma must be on track to complete by May. To apply, submit both of the following documents from your post-secondary institution:
    - Transcript of completed courses
    - Confirmation of enrolment letter verifying your current course enrolment and registration in the final term of your degree/diploma

**Step 2: Department assessment**

All applications will be reviewed by the program area at the application deadline. Program applicant files are assessed and scored based on completion, academic strength of listed entrance requirements, scoring of the mandatory questionnaire, and Casper test results.

**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:
1. Criminal Record Check
2. Immunization Review: Submit to Student Health Services. Immunization is a mandatory requirement for this program. For instructions and more information, visit Student Health Services’ Health Science Student Information.

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

Academic Admission Requirement

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.
	
When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information. 

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URL for Clinical Genetics Technology: Advanced Diploma at BCIT

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Clinical Genetics Technology Advanced Diploma

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