Biotechnology
Biotechnology is one of Canada’s most unique programs. Student enrolled in this program will gain cross-institutional training through two years of learning study and intensive learning of laboratory skills at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) followed by two years of continued learning scientific theory and laboratory training at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Your co-op work experience will take the form of co-op work placements at a variety of organizations in Canada and potentially internationally. You must complete all four work terms in order to receive a co-op designation on your transcript. Your first work term placement starts after the completion of your first academic year within the program while studying at BCIT. You will also be given a choice of following one of three customized schedules to accommodate the completion of your academic requirements.
Application Deadlines
Students must first be accepted into the 2-year BCIT Biotechnology program. Application to the program and program-specific information is available on the BCIT and UBC websites.
We’ll run you through the application requirements, and then you’ll be prompted to create an account in SCOPE, the UBC Science Co-op Information System.
Application Requirements
- Must be enrolled in the BCIT/UBC (Vancouver) Biotechnology program. For details please visit the BCIT Biotechnology page.
- International Students:
- When you transfer to UBC, please update your Designated Learning Institute (DLI) Number on the IRCC website. You can find the instructions here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/change-schools/account.html
- You can find UBC’s DLI Number on the following webpage under the section “What is UBC’s Designated Learning Institution (DLI) number”: https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/go-global/coming-ubc-study-abroad/visiting-international-research-virs/apply-initial-study-permit-virs
Work-Term Schedules
The schedules below are highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate scheduling is available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.
BCIT Terms | UBC Terms |
Schedule A
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1st Year College / University Transfer | ||
2 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | Work Term 1 |
3 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | Work Term 2 |
4 | Study Term 5 | Work Term 3 | Work Term 4 |
5 | Study Term 6 | Study Term 7 | - |
Schedule B
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1st Year College / University Transfer | ||
2 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | Work Term 1 |
3 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | Work Term 2 |
4 | Work Term 3 | Study Term 5 | Work Term 4 |
5 | Study Term 6 | Study Term 7 | - |
Schedule C
Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 1st Year College / University Transfer | ||
2 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | Work Term 1 |
3 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | Work Term 2 |
4 | Study Term 5 | Study Term 6 | Work Term 3 |
5 | Work Term 4 | Study Term 7 | - |
Sample Jobs and Companies
We’ll run you through the application requirements, and then you’ll be prompted to create an account in SCOPE, the UBC Science Co-op Information System.