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3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
604-434-5734
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About BCIT
Campus: Facilities, Residence and Location
Some of its facilities are unique to the school. They include: a 300,000 square-foot state-of-the-art Aerospace Technology Campus, which features a fleet of 20 aircraft (such as Boeing 737) in addition to an airport-controlled tower simulation technology; full-equipped television and radio studio, broadcasting station (Evolution 107.9 FM); a pulp mill that’s fully operational; a salmonoid enhancement facility on the Seyumour River that was developed by BCIT students; a Technology Centre that focuses on applying high tech research and development; an automated manufacturing robotics lab; a fire simulation theatre that interacts with the students; Canada's first Confucius Institute that teaches the Chinese languages and culture to develop trade and tourism; the Centre for the Advancement of Green Roof Technology; the only Prosthetics and Orthotics training program that is operating in Western Canada; Telus Call Centre of Excellence’s advanced telecommunications equipment for a leading-edge industry training; Western Canada's only Marine Engine Room Simulator that operates in an actual training for marine engineering students. BCIT also offers students on campus residences. The Maquinna Residence can accommodate 336 residents and is ideally located on the Burnaby campus, which is next to the recreation facilities and sports field. Students have the option to choose an all-male, co-ed, or an all female suite; and each house comes with a Residence Advisor who gives counselling and emergency services to students.
Student Services and Student Life
British Columbia offers the following services: Student Financial Aid & Awards, Safety & Security, Registrar, Recreation Services, Program Advising, Parking at BCIT, Medical Services, Library, Learning Commons, Learning & Teaching Centre, IT Services, International Education, Housing, Health Services, Harassment & Discrimination, Graduation, Food services, Employment Services, Distance & Online Learning, Disability Resource Centre (DRC), Counselling and Student Development, Convocation, Campus Tours, Bookstore, Board of Governors, BCIT Student Association, BCIT ID Card, Alumni Association, and Aboriginal Services.
The BCIT Student Association is the voice of the students on campus. Their main goal is to make the students’ experience a more fulfilling and memorable. Their mission is to provide a student-centered, responsive, and pro-active support to student life. Some of their services include: Advocacy Office, Ctrl P, Geared Up, Link Student Newspaper, Microwaves, Peer Tutoring Program, Professor Mugs Pub and Grill, Self-Serve Photocopiers, The Stand Central, The Stand South, and the Unconnect Resource Center.
Academic Programs
Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician Certificate
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: Category "M" Diploma
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: Category E (Avionics) Diploma
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer: Category S (Structures) Certificate
Airline and Flight Operations (Commercial Pilot) Diploma
Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Diploma
Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician Certificate
Auto Collision Repair Technician Foundation Diploma
Auto Refinishing Technician Foundation Certificate
Automated Woodworking Processes Certificate
Automotive Service Technician Diploma
Automotive Service Technician Foundation (Ford ASSET Option) Diploma
Automotive Technician - Euro Foundation Certificate
Automotive Technician - Toyota Foundation Certificate
Automotive Technician Foundation Certificate
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical Engineering Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering Degree
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Degree/Civil Engineering Diploma
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology (Honours) Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Bachelor of Technology (Environmental Engineering Technology) Degree
Bachelor of Technology (Technology Management) Degree
Bachelor of Technology Environmental Health (Public Health Inspection) Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Accounting Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Architectural Science Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Geomatics Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Management Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Manufacturing Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Medical Imaging Degree
Bachelor of Technology in Radiation Therapy Degree
Biomedical Engineering Technology Diploma
Boilermaker Foundation Certificate
Bridge Watchman Associate Certificate
Broadcast and Media Communications Diploma
Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation Certificate
Chemical Sciences Technology Diploma
Clinical Genetics Technology Post-Diploma
CNC Machinist Technician Diploma
Commercial Transport Mechanic Foundation Certificate
Computer and Business Equipment Technician Diploma
Computer Information Systems Technician Diploma
Computer Systems Technology Diploma
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Applications Post-Diploma
Degree Transfer in Science and Technology Program
Design Essentials Management Certificate
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Post-Diploma
Diesel Engine Technician Foundation Certificate
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Diploma
Electrical Foundation Certificate
Electroneurophysiology Technology Diploma
Electronics Technician Common Core Certificate
Fish, Wildlife and Recreation Diploma
General Insurance and Risk Management Diploma
Geographic Information Systems Advanced Diploma
Geomatics Engineering Technology Diploma
Graphics Communications Technology Diploma
Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Diploma
Heavy Duty Mechanic Foundation Certificate
Human Resource Management Diploma
Human Resource Management Post-Diploma
Inboard/Outboard Marine Technician Foundation Certificate
Industrial Instrumentation & Controls Technician Diploma
Information Technology Management Diploma
International Trade and Transportation Diploma
Ironworker Foundation Certificate
Joinery (Cabinet Maker) Foundation Certificate
Machinist Foundation Certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
Mechatronics and Robotics Diploma
Medical Laboratory Science Diploma
Medical Radiography Technology Diploma
Millwright Foundation Certificate
Mining and Mineral Exploration Technology Diploma
Motorcycle Technician Foundation Certificate
Network Administration and Security Professional (NASP) Certificate
New Media Design & Web Development Certificate
Nuclear Medicine Technology Diploma
Occupational Health and Safety Diploma
Office Administrator with Technology Certificate
Power and Process Engineering Diploma
Power Engineering General (Certificate) Program
Power Engineering Technical (Certificate) Program
Prosthetics and Orthotics Technology Diploma
Refrigeration Mechanic Foundation Certificate
Security Systems Technician Certificate
Sheet Metal Worker Foundation Certificate
Software Systems Developer Certificate
Steel Fabricator Foundation Certificate
Technology Support Professional Certificate
Technology Teacher Education Diploma
Telecommunications Technician Diploma
Trades Discovery for Women Certificate
Trades Discovery General Associate Certificate
Off-Campus Living
Students who want to live outside the campus might find it helpful to browse through the comprehensive listing of off-campus accommodations available within the community. This project is a partnership between The My Ideal Network, Rent BC and BCIT.
Burnaby Information
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, is the city immediately east of Vancouver. It is the third-largest city in British Columbia by population, surpassed only by Surrey and Vancouver itself.
The SkyTrain rapid transit system crosses Burnaby from east to west in two places: in the south along the Expo Line and in the middle along the Millennium Line. The SkyTrain has encouraged closer connections to New Westminster, Vancouver, and Surrey.
Major technology firms such as Electronic Arts, Creo, Ballard Power Systems, and TELUS base their operations in Burnaby; heavy industry includes Chevron Corporation and Petro-Canada petroleum refineries on the shores of Burrard Inlet. Other companies such as eBay have significant facilities in Burnaby as well.