Study Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

BCIT's Occupational Health and Safety Diploma program is the most comprehensive training of its kind in Canada. Students learn the skills they need to start a great career in health and safety, in any industry and workplace. Our grads learn the operations of health and safety and the business side, including human resources, communication, decision-making, and leadership. This is what sets it apart from our Certificate program , which is geared to experienced individuals looking to move into health and safety roles within their existing industry.Two-year, full-time diploma programOn-campus lectures and labs with case studies for practical workplace analysisField work and an industry practicum give you hands-on experience

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$29,592.36 (US$ 21,270) per year

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Burnaby Campus

3700 Willingdon Avenue,

Burnaby,

British Columbia (BC),

V5G 3H2, West Coast, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Competitive Entry: Two-step processPreference will be given to applicants with:Academic grades above the minimumGeneral work experience (minimum of two years recommended)Additional post-secondary academic coursesApplicants with preferred entrance requirements are to submit transcripts and supporting documentation with their online application.Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirementsEnglish language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalentChemistry 11 (50%)Physics 11 (50%)Math: one of the following:Pre-Calculus 12 (50%) orFoundations of Math 12 (60%) orOther acceptable BC and Yukon courses

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.