Bachelor Of Science Pre- Professional Health Science
Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops Campus
Canada,British Columbia
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 19,216/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 100
Application Fee
Apply Date
Canada, British Columbia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1970
Total Students: 25,000 +
Int. Students: 4,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1250 Western Ave, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7, Canada
Bachelor Of Science Pre- Professional Health Science
Program Overview
Pre-Professional Health Sciences:-
Pre-Chiropractic Studies
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College is located in Toronto, Ontario and offers a four-year program leading to the professional credential of DC (Doctor of Chiropractic). Candidates seeking admission must have completed at least three full years (90 credits) of university level courses and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 to 3.30. Although not required, it is recommended that applicants have completed six credits of courses with labs in each of organic chemistry and biology, three credits in introductory psychology and nine units in humanities or social sciences.
- Admission evaluation is based on a scoring system which is derived from the following: academic assessment, interview, essay and autobiographical submission. Pre-chiropractic students are advised to visit the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College website for further information and to verify admission requirements.
- Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Students hoping to gain admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program at UBC must have completed at least three full years of post-secondary courses, all of which may be taken at TRU. In addition, they must achieve a minimum overall grade point average of 70 percent (2.8) for all college/university work (including failed courses).
- Because admission to Dentistry is extremely competitive, it is recommended that students choose courses that will lead to a bachelor's degree in science as an alternative career goal.
- Pre-dental students are advised to consult the UBC Faculty of Dentistry website. Further information on pre-dental study, including advice on the appropriate choice of electives and transfer to universities other than UBC, may be obtained from the chairperson.
- UBC Dentistry
Pre-Medicine Studies
- Pre-medical students are advised to consult the UBC Faculty of Medicine website and the online transfer guide. Further information on pre-medical study, including advice on the appropriate choice of electives and transfer to universities other than UBC, may be obtained from the chairperson. Courses in behavioural sciences, genetics and physics, biometrics and statistics are strongly recommended for all applicants.
- No particular degree program is considered ideal as preparation for the study and practice of medicine. Candidates for admission must have completed at least three full years of university level courses, all of which may be taken at TRU. The minimum academic standing required for admission is 70 percent based on all university-level courses attempted.
Pre-Naturopathic Medicine
- The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is located in the North York region of Toronto Ontario and offers a four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. Graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma. Applicants must have completed a minimum of three years (90 credits) toward a baccalaureate degree. A cumulative grade point average of 75 percent is recommended to be competitive. Candidates are evaluated on their academic history a well as their motivation for becoming a naturopathic doctor, leadership skills, problem solving and critical-thinking skills, and specific personal qualities and characteristics.
Pre-Optometry Studies
- The School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo offers a four-year professional program leading to the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Applications to the program are accepted from candidates who have met the following criteria:
- A minimum overall university science average of 75 percent.
- The science average is the overall average of all courses taken while registered in a faculty of science.
- Canadian citizen or legal resident of Canada status held for at least 12 months prior to the registration day of the fall term.
Pre-Pharmaceutical Sciences Studies
- Students wishing to obtain a BSc (Pharm) degree from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC may complete the required pre-pharmacy year at TRU. Those students who achieve an average grade of at least 65 percent in the courses outlined below, may then apply for admission to UBC, and, if accepted, complete the bachelor's degree program in four further years.
Pre-Rehabilitation Sciences Studies
- The School of Rehabilitation Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine at UBC no longer offers the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, BSc,(OT) and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, BSc,(PT). Instead, they are offering Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degrees.
- Students wishing to qualify for rehabilitation sciences at UBC are strongly advised to visit the UBC website to verify admission requirements. Students must have a minimum academic standing of B+ calculated on their upper level courses. Advice may also be obtained from the chairperson or a TRU academic advisor.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) was established to serve the four western provinces. Admission to WCVM requires at least two full years of post-secondary science courses. Because of the intense competition for entry to the veterinary program, potential students are advised to undertake a program of post-secondary study which will lead to an alternative career goal, should they fail to gain admission to veterinary medicine. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative average of 75 percent in order to be considered for admission into the veterinary program. All grades are converted to a common scale for comparative purposes and this converted average will be used.
- The Western College of Veterinary Medicine has introduced an Educational Equity Program for Aboriginal students. In this program, a defined number of seats have been allocated for self-identified applicants of Aboriginal descent. For the purpose of admission, the documents that are accepted as proof of Aboriginal ancestry are listed in The University of Saskatchewan Calendar. Visit the Western College of Venerinary Medicine for details.
- Students whose alternative career goal is a bachelor's degree in science may complete all of their courses at TRU and then apply for admission to WCVM.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 100 Tuition Fee
CAD 19,216 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Thompson Rivers University - Kamloops Campus
CAD 12,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Student Visa For Canada
Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.
When Should I Apply?
4 to 6 months
Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.
Bank Account
No Need!
There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.
Duration of visa
Course Duration + 3 Months
The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.
Time to Wait for Visa
35 Days
It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.
Appointment
Required
It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.
How you can apply
Application Process
An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.
Fee
Visa Fee
The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.
Minimum Funds
833 CAD, 917 CAD
You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.
Any other expenses
Required
You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.
Medical Examination
Required
One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.
Language Skills
Not Required
one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.
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Work Permit
Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.
Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada
You can also work part-time on campus at your university.
Work Permit
Duration
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
Working Hours
20 Hours/Week
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
Documents Required
List
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Social Insurance Number
Study Permit
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.
Duration of Work Permit
Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.
Work Hours
As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.
Documents Required
To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.
Social Insurance Number
You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.
Working after completing your course
In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.
Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.
Application
how can i apply
You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.
Application Documents Required
List
To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.
When to Apply?
One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.
How long does it take?
90 days
You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.
Duration
3 Years
The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.
Fees
CAD 255
The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.
Monthly Wages
CAD 1,600
An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.
Work Hours
No Limit
There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.
Required Documents
List
To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:
- Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
- Graduation Proof
- Proof of payment of work permit fees
- Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.
Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.
Information
Disclaimer
The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.
