BCIT’s Biotechnology Career Awareness Program:
The program is directed at Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an interest in science and is built on a partnership between BCIT, Life Sciences BC, local biotechnology companies and participating school districts.
Send your application form to biotech@bcit.ca, BCIT Biotechnology department by NOVEMBER 1, 2019.
Please note that the domestic student course fee is $213.98
International student course fee is (2.5X domestic) $534.95
Due to the high number of cancellations for Workshop B (end of April) in previous years, we may be recruiting for Workshop B in January/February 2020.
Application and acceptance process for WORKSHOP A: December 9-13, 2019.
- Applicant creates BCIT student number https://secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/ and INCLUDES NUMBER ON APPLICATION FORM (required field).
- Accepted students will be notified via email the week of November 11th, 2019 and directed to make paymenthttp://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/biot0001
- In order to confirm seat, each student fee payment MUST be made to BCIT no later than FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2019. If payment does not occur by the deadline, seat will be offered to applicants on the waiting list.
Selection Criteria
- Have an expressed interest in science-related curriculum, be enthusiastic about scientific research and lab work, and be interested in learning about careers related to biotechnology
- Be a Grade 10, 11 or 12 student
- Actively participate in the lab-based workshops and attend all sessions
- Be able to initiate and maintain conversation with practicing professionals at an industry site concerning occupational information and scientific focus
Detailed information is available HERE.
Please see Ms. Falsetto with any questions.
Best wishes,
LF