Burnaby,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety in Vancouver Canada | British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
26,692
(c. USD19,151.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
BCIT's Occupational Health and Safety Diploma offers Canada's most thorough training in this field. This program equips students with essential skills to launch successful careers across various industries and work environments.
Graduates gain expertise in both health and safety operations and business aspects like HR, communication, problem-solving, and management. This distinguishes it from our Certificate program, designed for professionals seeking to transition into health and safety positions within their current field.
Two-year intensive diploma program
Combines classroom instruction with practical lab sessions featuring real-world case studies
Includes fieldwork and an industry practicum for hands-on learning
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Competitive Entry: Two-step process
Preference will be given to applicants with:
Academic grades above the minimum
General work experience (minimum of two years recommended)
Additional post-secondary academic courses
Applicants with preferred entrance requirements are to submit transcripts and supporting documentation with their online application.
Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements
English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
Chemistry 11 (50%)
Physics 11 (50%)
Math: one of the following:
Pre-Calculus 12 (50%) or
Foundations of Math 12 (60%) or
Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses
IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 86 No section score less than 20.
Tuition
CAD
26,692