Bachelor of Health Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Option), Bachelor of Health Science, Part-time
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The BCIT Magnetic Resonance Imaging Bachelor of Health Science program equips healthcare professionals with advanced skills and knowledge in MRI imaging. It focuses on professional development, enabling graduates to advance their careers in leadership and patient care. The program combines core courses in healthcare leadership and research with specialized MRI courses, providing a comprehensive foundation for success in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The BCIT Magnetic Resonance Imaging Bachelor of Health Science program is specifically focused on professional development for healthcare professionals looking to further their career opportunities. This program provides you with valuable skills and experience to advance your career in new directions.
Objectives:
- Communicate effectively in the clinical environment
- Function as an effective health care team member
- Make decisions based on evidence
- Apply professional judgment in healthcare settings
- Provide a high standard of care to patients and families
- Apply safe practices in health-care settings
- Combine academic knowledge with technological innovation to improve patient care delivery
- Research current health care issues
- Mentor, coach, and lead within a health-care team
Program Description:
The program is structured around core courses intended to broaden your education, provide foundational tools for research and evidence-based practice, and expose you to current healthcare leadership issues and practices. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) stream allows you to pursue another imaging specialty to broaden your knowledge and skills in imaging and allows you to focus on key issues affecting leaders in healthcare settings.
Outline:
Core Component Required Courses:
(21.0 credits)
- BSCH 6100: Clinical Instructional Skills
- HLED 7110: Fundamentals for Emerging Leaders in Health Care
- LIBS 7001: Critical Reading and Writing
- LIBS 7002: Applied Ethics
- LIBS 7006: Philosophy of Science: Understanding Scientific Reasoning
- MATH 7042: Statistics and Research Methods for Allied Health
- NSSC 8000: Systematic Inquiry
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Stream Required Courses:
(40.0 credits)
- MIMG 7200: Fundamentals of MRI
- MIMG 7202: Advanced Concepts in MRI Imaging
- MIMG 7210: MRI: Clinical Applications 1
- MIMG 7220: MRI: Clinical Applications 2
- MIMG 7230: MRI: Clinical Applications 3
- MIMG 7240: Professional Practice, MRI Safety, and Patient Care
Entry Requirements:
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:
Meet the following entrance requirements English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent Post-secondary education: diploma, degree or equivalent accredited program in one of the following:
- Medical Radiography
- Nuclear Medicine
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Radiation Therapy Submit the following with your online application:
- MRI Safety Screening form [PDF]
- Proof of current active registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Sonography Canada
Step 2:
Department assessment All applications will be reviewed by the program area. The total number of students accepted into the program from term to term varies depending on the number of available clinical spots.
Clinical requirements
The program will work with students to obtain clinical placements. Students may be required to relocate at their own expense.
Prior to entry into the clinical phase of the program, students must provide:
- Immunization Review [PDF] Submit to Student Health Services.
- Criminal record check clearance for children and vulnerable adults
- Verification of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training
- Recent respirator mask fitting results (testing required annually)
International applicants
This program is not available to international students.
