University Transfer – Pathway to Health Sciences

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Earn prerequisites for health sciences programs at VCC or other institutions in a supportive learning environment with attentive instructors.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition N/A
Credential Certificate
Length

The program is at minimum 30 credits. Full-time students can complete the program in twelve months.  Part-time students have three years in which to complete the program.

Intake for the program is three times a year:  September, January and May.

Hours
Delivery Class-based
Campus Broadway
Start Dates Jan, May, Sep

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Job prospectives

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  • Dental Technologist / Dental Technician
  • Dental Lab Quality Control Specialist
  • Dental Materials Sales Representative
  • Dental Equipment Technician or Specialist
  • CAD / CAM Designer for Dental Restorations
  • Dental Laboratory Manager
  • Dental Technology Instructor

Admission Requirement

  • Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent 
  • Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following: 

    • English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent 
      or

    • English Language Proficiency demonstrated by one of the following: 

      • Successful completion of VCC ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1100, or equivalent 

      • IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) written within the last 24 months with a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent 
        or 

      • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test) written within the last 24 months with a minimum score of 82, with minimum scores of 21 in reading and listening and 20 in writing and speaking, or equivalent 

      • Language Proficiency Exam (LPI) written within the last 24 months with a minimum score of 4, 5 minimum in English Usage and a minimum score of 26 in composition or equivalent. For admission to most courses, a minimum score of 26 on the essay section is required. Applicants who do not meet the requirement will be required to take ENSK 0902 Writing Skills 12 or ENSK 0926 Writing Skills 12 and ENGL 1100 Academic Writing concurrently 

      • VCC English Language Assessment (ELA) written within the last 12 months, with a minimum score of 145 and a minimum score of 16/20 on the essay portion of the composition section, or equivalent 

      • Langara English Test (LET) written within last 24 months with a minimum score of 4, or equivalent 

Notes 

  • Students are required to have successfully completed prerequisite course(s) or equivalents leading to courses in the Certificate (for example: prerequisite course Chemistry 12, or equivalent, needs to be successfully completed in order to take CHEM 1121 Chemistry 1) 

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skill.
  • Motivated and disciplined.
  • Possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Some word processing experience required.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $5,486
Student union $145
College initiative $91
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $110
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $285 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $329 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $6,525

Books & Supplies

  • Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
  • Additional costs:
    • Textbooks – Approx. $500
    • Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.