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You’ve decided to take your education further. Where do you start? What career path do you want to follow? What schools can take you there? (Hint: you can do it all in Northern BC)

There’s some good advice at the EducationPlannerBC site.

  • Education: Master (MEd)
    Institution:
    UNBC
    Program Credentials:
    Master of Education (MEd)
  • Aboriginal Community Resource Planning Certificate
    Institution:
    UNBC
    Program Credentials:
    Certificate, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    30 Credits
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $1600 Total
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $5900 Total
    Application Fee: $35.70
    Application Deadline:

    Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline is March 1 for the September and May entry, and November 1 for the January entry. Students are encouraged to apply early in advance of application deadlines. Deadlines are subject to change and may be extended.
    Application Advice: Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline for secondary school students is March 1 for September entry and November 2 for the January intake. Admission deadlines are subject to change and are often extended.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    • general UNBC undergraduate admission requirements apply
    • meet with a First Nations Studies undergraduate student advisor
    Admission Advice

    1. Students in other admission categories (eg - Admission from other Post-Secondary Institutions, Mature Student Entry, Special Entry) should refer to the UNBC Admissions page. 

  • Aboriginal Studies Concentration
    Institution:
    CNC
    Program Credentials:
    Associate Degree, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6600 Total
    Application Fee: $40
    Application Deadline: Applications for programs that start the following Fall are accepted from mid-September to March 31.

    Applications for the Winter entry should be received by October 31. Early application is recommended to ensure priority admissions processing and review.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. One of:

    • high school graduation with English 12 or English First Peoples 12
    • ABE/Academic Upgrading Advanced Certificate
    • General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
    • Grade 11 completion (with an outstanding academic record in the year of application)

    Admission Advice
    1. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within College of New Caledonia’s course description. Check course prerequisites before registering individual courses. If you need help meeting course prerequisites, academic upgrading options are available.

     

  • Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing Certificate
    Institution:
    UNBC
    Program Credentials:
    Certificate, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    10 Courses (30 Credits)
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $1600 Total
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6400 Total
    Application Fee: $35.70
    Application Deadline:

    Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline is March 1 for the September and May entry, and November 1 for the January entry. Students are encouraged to apply early in advance of application deadlines. Deadlines are subject to change and may be extended.
    Application Advice: Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline for secondary school students is March 1 for September entry and November 2 for the January intake. Admission deadlines are subject to change and are often extended.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    • general UNBC undergraduate admission requirements apply
    • meet with a First Nations Studies undergraduate student advisor

    Admission Advice

    1. Students in other admission categories (eg - Admission from other Post-Secondary Institutions, Mature Student Entry, Special Entry) should refer to the UNBC Admissions page. 

  • Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing Diploma
    Institution:
    UNBC
    Program Credentials:
    Diploma, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    30 Credits
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $1600 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6400 per year
    Application Fee: $35.70
    Application Deadline:

    Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline is March 1 for the September and May entry, and November 1 for the January entry. Students are encouraged to apply early in advance of application deadlines. Deadlines are subject to change and may be extended.
    Application Advice: Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline for secondary school students is March 1 for September entry and November 2 for the January intake. Admission deadlines are subject to change and are often extended.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    • completed UNBC's Certificate in Aboriginal/Indigenous Health and Healing

     

  • Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)
    Institution:
    CNC
    Program Credentials:
    Certificate, Diploma, High School Equivalency
    Program Length:
    Four to Six Months per level
    Location: Prince George, Burns Lake, MacKenzie, and Quesnel Campuses
    Approx. Cost of Books: $400 - $500 per level
    Approx. Tuition Cost: Tuition-free for domestic students; plus student-related fees
    Application Fee: $40
    Application Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. Early application is strongly recommended.
    Application Advice: Applications may be submitted anytime and should be submitted as early as possible. Contact 250.561.5826 for more information.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    One of:

    • participate in an Academic Upgrading placement test to determine the appropriate program level
    • Bring a high school transcript for review. The transcript assists with evaluating what course prerequisites you already have and determines your education plan

    Non-Academic

    • be at least 18 years old
  • Access to Practical Nursing Diploma
    Institution:
    CMTN
    Program Credentials:
    Diploma
    Program Length:
    One Year
    Location: Terrace
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2500 Total
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $9700 Total
    Application Fee: No Charge
    Application Deadline:

    Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Program Details:

    Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

    1. High school graduation or equivalent

    2. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12 (65%) 
    • First People English 12 (65%) 
    • IELTS = overall band score of 7.0, with 7.0 Speaking, 7.5 Listening, 6.5 Reading and 7.0 Writing
    • equivalent 

    2. One of:

    • Biology 12 (60%)
    • Anatomy and Physiology 12 (60%)
    • equivalent


    3. Math

    One of:

    • Foundations of Math 11 (60%)
    • Pre-Calculus 11 (60%)
    • Principles of Math 11 (60%)
    • equivalent 
    4. PNUR 103 (65%) or equivalent, completed within the last 5 years

    5. One of:
    • Health Care Assistant Certificate
    • Resident Care Attendant Certificate
    • A combined Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Certificate

    Non-Academic

    • CPR Level C certification
    • Criminal Record Check
    • current immunizations (diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella and influenza)
    • negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
    • at least 600 hours of work experience (within the last 2 years), in a care facility where care is provided to a group of gerontology clients. Work experience must be verified by an official employer letter

    Admission Advice
    1. If English is your second language and you have taken upgrading English course to meet the English requirement, you must also demonstrate three years of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the medium of instruction and is also one of the country’s official languages. 

    2. If PNUR 103 is not offered at Coast Mountain College, please use BC Transfer Guide to find equivalent courses available through other institutions.   

  • Accounting - Major
    Institution:
    UNBC
    Program Credentials:
    Bachelor's Degree
    Program Length:
    Four Years
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $1600 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6400 per year
    Application Fee: $35.70
    Application Deadline:
    Early applications are accepted up to one year in advance of the intended start date. The application deadline is March 1 for the September and May entry, and November 1 for the January entry. Students are encouraged to apply early in advance of application deadlines. Deadlines are subject to change and may be extended.

     

    Domestic

    International

    May Semester

    March 1

    * (note)

    September Semester

    March 1

    March 1

    January Semester

    November 1

    June 1


    *applications are not encouraged for the May semester from international students, unless applicants are transferring from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
    Program Details:

    BC High School Graduates require the following for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce Program:

    Academic

    • English 12 or English First Peoples 12
    • three approved Grade 12 courses * 
    • a fifth Grade 12 course **
    • at least a 65% average
    • Pre-Calculus 12 is recommended to meet course prerequisites

    Footnotes:

    (*) Approved Grade 12 courses are: Applications of Mathematics, BC First Nations Studies, Biology, Business/Hospitality Management, Calculus, Chemistry, Comparative Civilizations, Economics, English Literature, Français, Français Langue Seconde-Immersion, French, German, Geography, Geology, History, Japanese, Latin, Law, Mandarin, Math Foundations, Middle Earth 12, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Principles of Mathematics, Punjabi, Social Justice, Spanish, Sustainable Resources, Technical and Professional Communications, Writing.

    (*) Approved AP and IB (all standard level and higher level) courses can be used in place of any approved Grade 12 Canadian high school course.

    (*) Approved Advanced Placement courses are: AP Biology (General), AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A or AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP German, AP History of Art, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Microeconomics/Macroeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics B and/or Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Literature, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP US Government & Politics, AP World History.

    (*) Approved International Baccalaureate courses: IB Biology, IB Business Management, IB Chemistry, IB Computer Science, IB Economics, IB English Language A, IB Environmental Systems, IB French Language A and/or French Language B, IB Geography, IB German, IB Greek, IB History, IB History - Asian, IB History - European, IB History and Culture of the Islamic World, IB Latin, IB Mathematics, IB Further Mathematics, IB Music, IB Philosophy, IB Physics, IB Psychology, IB Social and Cultural Anthropology, IB Spanish A and/or Spanish B.

    (**) A fifth Grade 12 course = Any other of the approved Grade 12 courses, and also any Grade 12 course taught in the secondary school including locally-developed courses:  e.g. (First Nations Languages), career preparation courses (Construction 12, etc.), or others (Art 12, Band 12, Information Technology 12, Communications 12, CAPP 12, etc.) or any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.

    Admission Advice

    1. Admission Average = For all provinces, the best grade for each required course will be used (either the course mark or the course mark blended with the provincial exam). 

    2. Students in other admission categories (eg - Admission from other Post-Secondary Institutions, Mature Student Entry, Special Entry) should refer to the UNBC Admissions page. 

  • Accounting and Finance Diploma
    Institution:
    CNC
    Program Credentials:
    Diploma, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years
    Location: Prince George
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $6650 Total
    Application Fee: $40
    Application Deadline: Applications for programs that start the following Fall are accepted from mid-September to March 31.

    Applications for the Winter entry should be received by October 31. Early application is recommended to ensure priority admissions processing and review.
    Application Advice: Applications will be accepted after September 15 for the following fall intake.
    Program Details:

    Academic

    1. One of:

    • high school graduation with one of English 12, English First Peoples 12, Communications 12 or equivalent
    • Mature student status with English and Math prerequisites as demonstrated on the Student Readiness Assessment

    Admission Advice

    1. Aside from program entry/admission requirements, there are also specific course registration requirements (called course prerequisites) which are listed within College of New Caledonia’s course description.

    Foundations of Math 11, Foundations of Math 12, Applications of Math 12, MATH 045, or equivalent is a course prerequisite for several business courses required to complete the diploma. If you do not have a Math prerequisite, please consult with CNC Advisor for assessment and upgrading options.

  • Accounting Concentration
    Institution:
    CMTN
    Program Credentials:
    Diploma, University Block Transfer, University Course Transfer
    Program Length:
    Two Years
    Location: Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, Masset, Hazelton
    Approx. Cost of Books: $2500 - $3000 per year
    Approx. Tuition Cost: $3150 per year
    Application Fee: No Charge
    Application Deadline:

    Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Program Details:

    Academic 

    1. English

    One of:

    • English Studies 12
    • First People's English 12
    • ENGL 050
    • ENGL 055
    • equivalent 

    2. Math

    One of:

    • Foundations of Math 11
    • Principles of Math 11
    • Applications of Math 12
    • MATH 0401/0402
    • MATH 046
    • Office Assistant Certificate and Accounting Certificate from CMTN's Applied Business Technology Program ("B" in each)
    • Canadian Achievement Test (CAT)

    Admission Advice

    1. Grade 12 graduation is recommended.

    2. English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs.  Please visit the English Language Alternatives page to see the equivalent of English Studies 12. 

    3. If you do not meet the program entry requirements, you are encouraged to speak with the Program Coordinator as you may be considered for admission based on other criteria. 

    4. If planning to transfer to university or enter into professional accounting programs you should have Math 12. All Bachelor of Commerce Degree programs in BC have a calculus requirement.

    5. If you are unsure of the courses needed for program entry and/or for course registration, contact a CMTN Educational Advisor. Advisors are available to help you access and navigate the courses/programs of interest to you.

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