Environmental Public Health

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Environmental Public Health program, applicants must meet specific Academic Requirements. Here are the key points to consider:

• Post-secondary Education: Applicants must have completed 60.0 credits, which include:
  • A minimum of 18.0 credits at the second-year level in at least two subject areas (67%)
  • 3.0 credits of first-year English course (67%)
  • 3.0 credits of Biology (67%)
  • 3.0 credits of Chemistry (67%)
  • A minimum of 6.0 additional credits of science (67%)
• Work Experience: A minimum of one year of full-time or accumulated part-time, relevant work or volunteer experience is required.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is necessary, with a Class 5 (full) driver's license preferred. A Class 7 (novice) license is the minimum for the practicum.
• International Applicants: This program is open to international students. A valid BCIT study permit is required prior to starting the program. Students must also complete a mandatory work component to qualify for graduation, which requires a co-op work permit.
• Credential Evaluation: Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification or support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

English is the language used for instruction and communication at BCIT. All applicants and registrants, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. This proficiency requirement ensures that all students have the necessary language skills to succeed in their chosen courses and programs. The assessment of English Language Proficiency (ELP) is based on the categories listed below.

If your program requires Category 1, you must meet at least one of the English Language Proficiency assessments listed below:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall score 6.5, no band less than 5.5
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score 60, no skill score less than 60
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) - Overall score 86, no section score less than 20
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test - 70 overall band score with no component below 60
• Duolingo English Test - 120 overall, no integrated subscore less than 95
• Cambridge Assessment English - BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) - B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 176

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.