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Health Sciences (EMS) Diploma

Justice Institute of British Columbia

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Intake
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Program Start Date
    September, January, May
  • Campuses
    New Westminster

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    City of New Westminster
  • Length
    60 credits (2 years full-time; or varies part-time)
  • Tuition Estimate
    (domestic students)
    $11,200 Total (domestic students); $15,500 Per Year (international students)
  • Book & Supplies Cost Estimates
    $2000 - $2500 Total
  • Credential Granted
    Diploma
  • Learning Method Options
    Blended (Face-to-Face + Online)

Learning Method Option:

  • Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
  • Online: Program is fully delivered online
  • Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
  • Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out JIBC's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

All applications and supporting documents must be received by JIBC no later than the application deadline:
  • For the Winter 2022 semester (starts in January): Application deadline is October 22, 2021
  • For the Spring/Summer 2022 semester (starts in May): Application deadline is February 18, 2022
  • For the Fall 2022 semester (starts in September): Application deadline is June 24, 2022
Please visit the Health Sciences Diploma Program Webpage to check and verify dates and deadlines of upcoming intakes (click on the “Program Details” tab).

Application Fee: $75 (domestic students); $150 (international students)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)

1. One of:

  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • Mature student status (i.e. at least 21 years of age) 

2. English

One of:

  • English 12 (C)
  • English 12 First Peoples (C)
  • Equivalent

3. Math 11 (C) or equivalent

4. Biology

One of:

  • Life Sciences 11 (C+)
  • Biology 11 (C+)
  • Equivalent

Non-Academic

  • 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)
  • One of:

Admission Advice

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:

  • Primary Care Paramedic component (30 credits; an 8-month Certificate delivered online and in-person) 
  • Academic component (30 credits; delivered fully online)

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.


 

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy JIBC's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you are required to take English Language Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways:

  • English 12 (C) or English Studies 12 (C) or English First Peoples 12 (C) or equivalent 
  • One of the testing options (must be written within 24 months of the program start date):
    • IELTS Academic = at least 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT = at least 80 overall, with at least 20 in each band
    • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Test) = at least 60 overall, with 50 in each skill band
    • Cambridge English Exams = score of C in C1 Advanced
    • CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test) = at least 7 in each skill band
    • PTE (Pearson Test of English) = at least 58 overall
    • Duolingo English Test = at least score of 110 (taken after February 1, 2020 and will be accepted for the Winter 2022 intake)
  • Vancouver Community College's ELSK 0815 (S) and ELSK 0820 (S)

Verify with the institution directly

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

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

BC Secondary School (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.

Out-of-Province

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.

BC Transfer Student

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.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

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

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. 

 

International Student

Details for international applicants on how to apply is available here. 

Click here for details on JIBC's programs and resources for international students. 

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

Not Applicable

How to Apply

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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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