This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains.

Step 1: Pre-entry assessment

Applicants are required to complete the Pre-entry Assessment form [PDF] to review their prior experience and how they meet the entrance requirements.

Please email your completed assessment form to TPP@bcit.ca.

An approved pre-entry assessment form must be uploaded to complete your application.

Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements

English language proficiency: Category 3 English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent

Programming: one of the following (or equivalent):
COMP 1516 - Programming Fundamentals with Python (70%) or
3.0 credits of post-secondary object-oriented programming from a recognized institution (70%) or
Significant Code Project or other experience

IELTS Academic - Overall score 6.0 No band less than 5.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score 82 No section score less than 19.