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Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Automation and Instrumentation Option (Co-op Optional) British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus, Canada

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CAD 26977

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 154

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Part of the Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology program, the two-year diploma in Automation and Instrumentation, offers students the option to complete paid co-operative education terms. Students may apply to continue studying to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and other advanced credentials.

About the program

Students undertake a comprehensive study of control strategies, measurement techniques, communications systems, and electronic and computer systems used in the automatic control of commercial and industrial equipment/machines. A strong component of the program involves the student developing relevant, practical skills by working with modern industrial equipment in well-equipped labs. Students will graduate with a solid foundation in automatic measurement and control systems.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, Sep 2024, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent including the following course(s);

  • Math: one of the following:
    • Pre-Calculus 12 (73%) or
    • Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
    • MATH 0001 - Technical Mathematics (73%)
  • Chemistry 11 (67%)
  • Physics: one of the following:
    • Physics 12 (67%) or
    • PHYS 0312 - Technology Entry Physics 2 (67%)

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26977

Tuition Fee
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CAD 154

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

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