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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.

How long
2 Years
Cost
$21,205–$33,437
Schools
3 in 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)

BC Route
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination

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STEP BY STEP

Step by step

The same route as the map, as a list.

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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.
2

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). Strictest requirement: 73%.
  • Physics 12 with a minimum grade of 73% (or equivalent)
  • Anatomy & Physiology 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%)
3

Step 3 of 8

What you need to get in

  • Casper situational judgment test and mandatory department questionnaire
  • Casper test and mandatory Applicant Questionnaire
  • Minimum 30 post-secondary credits with C+ or higher in each course
  • Casper situational judgment test and Criminal Record Check
  • Post-secondary academic prerequisites with competitive GPA
4

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 Casper 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
5

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
6

Step 6 of 8

Where to take it

3 schools in BC
  • British Columbia Institute of Technology — 2 years (Not published)
  • Camosun College — 2 years ($33,437)
  • College of New Caledonia — 2 years ($21,205)
7

Step 7 of 8

Exams and registration after

  • CAMRT National Certification Examination in Magnetic Resonance or Radiological Technology
8

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.

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Public College

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Burnaby / Vancouver

Duration2 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
Two-year accredited polytechnic diploma program preparing students for diagnostic radiography, patient imaging, and the CAMRT national certification exam.
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Public College

Camosun College

Victoria

Duration2 years
Tuition$33,437
DeliveryIn-Person
Accreditation Canada / EQual accredited 2-year radiography diploma program in Victoria preparing graduates for CAMRT certification.
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Public College

College of New Caledonia

Prince George & Quesnel

Duration2 years
Tuition$21,205
DeliveryIn-Person
Accreditation Canada / EQual accredited 2-year diagnostic radiography technology diploma based in Prince George.

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Last verified · September 2026