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This is an open enrollment program. There are no application deadlines or set start dates. You are recommended to submit your applications as soon as possible to allow for adequate time to process your application.
Once an applicant is accepted, it is recommended that you register for courses as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment. The number of seats in each class is limited.
Application Fee: $75 (domestic); $150 (international)
Academic (minimum grade)
1. One of:
2. English 12 (C) or equivalent
3. Math 11 (C) or equivalent
4. Biology 11 (C+) or equivalent
Non-Academic
1. Current Emergency Medical Responder Certification (PCP, ACP and ITT Practitioners must provide proof of completion of the higher level of certification to be exempt from this requirement)
1. If you do not have Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification, you can take it at JIBC. Click here to see JIBC's 15-day EMR program.
2. The 60-credit Health Sciences Diploma at JIBC includes the following two components:
3. If you do not have Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Certificate or equivalent, you must submit a separate application to JIBC's PCP program. The PCP component has additional admission requirements (detailed on the PCP program profile), which are not covered in the list above. It is recommended that you secure a seat in the PCP program before submitting your application to the Health Sciences Diploma program.
4. If you are missing academic entrance requirements, you have the option of taking upgrading courses.
5. This program is open for international students, however, students may not be eligible for a Post-Secondary Study Permit or the Post-Graduation Work Permit according to the criteria determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. International applicants interested in this program are encouraged to visit the International Studies page or contact JIBC's Office of International Affairs.
Applicants also have to satisfy JIBC's institution admission requirements as listed below.
If English is not your first language, you are required to take English Language Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways:
Verify with the institution directly
Institutional Admission Requirements for all JIBC programs of 30 credits or more are listed as below:
1. High school graduation or mature student status (21 years or older)
2. English 12 (C) or English First Peoples 12 (C) or equivalent
In addition to satisfying JIBC's Institutional Admission Requirements, you must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for JIBC in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
In addition to satisfying JIBC's Institutional Admission Requirements, you must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for JIBC in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward a program at JIBC. Please refer to JIBC's Transfer Credit web page. Use BC Transfer Guide to check course transferability/equivalency of courses completed in BC.
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission, along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward a program at JIBC. Please refer to JIBC's Transfer Credit web page.
Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission, along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated (if your education was obtained outside of BC and/or was completed some years ago).
Mature Student = an applicant who does not have high school graduation or equivalent, and is at least 21 years of age. Applicants in the mature student admission category must meet all other admission requirements of their intended program of study.
Details for international applicants on how to apply is available here.
Click here for details on JIBC's programs and resources for international students.
Not Applicable
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
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