Medical radiography diploma
Medical Radiography Technology Diploma
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A two-year polytechnic diploma combining radiographic physics, human anatomy, and hospital diagnostic imaging rotations.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000 a yearFor low and middle income students in full-time programs under two years at public schools. Assessed when you apply through StudentAid BC.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- English 12 or English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of 73% (or equivalent)
- Pre-Calculus 12. Requirement varies by school (British Columbia Institute of Technology, Camosun College, College of New Caledonia). Strictest requirement: 73%.
- Physics 12 with a minimum grade of 73% (or equivalent)
- Biology 12. Requirement varies by school (British Columbia Institute of Technology, Camosun College, College of New Caledonia). Strictest requirement: 73%.
- High school graduation with English Studies 12 (min 73%)
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Candidate situational judgment test and mandatory department questionnaire
- Minimum 30 university credits with human anatomy/physiology, physics, and English
- Candidate test and mandatory Applicant Questionnaire
- Minimum 30 post-secondary credits with C+ or higher in each course
- Candidate situational judgment test and Criminal Record Check
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online through the BCIT admissions portal during the competitive application intake (October to January)
- Submit official secondary and post-secondary transcripts showing all required prerequisites
- Complete the online situational judgment assessment
- Provide proof of immunizations, negative TB test, and clear criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act upon acceptance
- Tuition: Not published
Step 5 of 8
Medical radiography diploma
⏱ 2 years- 24 months of full-time study across consecutive academic terms and clinical placements
- Radiographic principles, radiation protection, radiation physics, and digital imaging technology
- Human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and pathology identification
- Patient care ethics, sterile technique, contrast media administration, and trauma protocol management
- Extensive clinical practicum placements (over 1,500 hours) in regional hospitals across British Columbia
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 3 schools in BC- British Columbia Institute of Technology — 2 years (About $18,000 for the whole program)
- Camosun College — 2 years (About $33,400 for the whole program)
- College of New Caledonia — 2 years (About $21,200 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- CAMRT National Certification Examination in Magnetic Resonance or Radiological Technology
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Medical Radiation Technologist
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(3 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.