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Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines.
Application Fee: $35
Academic (minimum grade)
1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. English 12 (C) or equivalent
3. Pre-Calculus 12 (60%) or equivalent
Admission Advice
1. It is recommended that you have:
Love coding and problem-solving
Logical and critical thinker
Able to work long hours on computers
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Research-oriented, quick to google a subject and find relevant info
Client-oriented outlook and ability to work well with a wide variety of people
Ability to give and receive feedback
Enthusiastic, positive, optimistic attitude
Pro-active self-starter
Basic understanding of computers and comfortable using mobile devices
Interested in technology, gadgets, and applications that run on them
Applicants also have to satisfy VCC's institution admission requirements as listed below.
All applicants are required to demonstrate the appropriate level of English language proficiency to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom.
Option A:
If you have completed three years of full-time high school or post-secondary education an a recognized Canadian institution where English is the language of instruction, the following is required:
Duolingo English test = at least 120 overall.
OR
Option B.
If you have not completed three years of full-time high school or post-secondary education at an accredited Canadian institution where English is the language of instruction, one of the following is required:
Note: the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) and the College of Pharmacists of BC only accepts the TOEFL and IELTS as proof of English Language Proficiency for students in this category.
Be sure to check your program admissions requirements for the level of English required. Requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC.
Verify with the institution directly
There are three types of requirements that applicants to VCC need to meet:
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program of study at VCC. Program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC)
Verify information directly with VCC.
You must meet the admission requirements of your intended program of study at VCC. Program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Undergraduate Program Search Database for VCC)
Verify information directly with VCC.
Students transferring between post-secondary institutions in BC may refer to the BC Transfer Guide to search course transferability.
If you have completed some post-secondary education at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at VCC. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process by submitting a formal request (an Approval for Transfer Credit form) to Registrar's Office attaching all required documents.
If you have completed some post-secondary education at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your program at VCC. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process by submitting a formal request (an Approval for Transfer Credit form) to Registrar's Office attaching all required documents.
You must be at least 18 years old (unless you have graduated from Secondary School) to meet the general admission requirement for VCC. In addition, specific program admission requirements must also be met.
Special Note: The admission requirements for all VCC programs are detailed separately in Education Planner.
VCC International provides helpful information for International Students. It includes information on admission requirements, application procedures and much more.
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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