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Thompson Rivers University

Box 3010
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, British Columbia Canada V2C 5N3
 
Website: www.tru.ca
Telephone: Toll-free in Canada: 800-663-9711; Outside Canada: 250-852-7000
Fax: 250-852-6405
Contact: Student Advisor student@tru.ca TRUpartners@tru.ca


Advanced Care Paramedic
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 54 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University's Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education. Updated January 28, 2016.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology
School of Transportation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University – Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology
School of Transportation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Architectural Technologies
School of Construction
Program Website

Graduates of the Architectural Technologies diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Architectural Technologies
School of Construction
Program Website

Graduates of the Architectural Technologies diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Automotive Service Technology
School of Transportation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University - Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Automotive Service Technology
School of Transportation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Avionics Technology
School of Transportation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Avionics Technology
School of Transportation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Chemical Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Chemical Laboratory Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Chemical Laboratory Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Civil Engineering Technology - Construction Management
School of Construction
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Civil Engineering Technology - Municipal
School of Construction
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Diagnostic Medical Sonography
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 81 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education. Bachelor of Halth Science Advisor: AdvisorD@tru.ca Updated Nov 10, 2022.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Electrical Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Electronics Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
School of Construction
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Engineering Design and Drafting Technology
School of Construction
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Environmental Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available.

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Type of Agreement: Formal agreement - 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2021
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Environmental Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available.

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Type of Agreement: Formal agreement - 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2020
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Geomatics Engineering Technology
School of Construction
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Graphic Communications and Print Technology
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement - 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2021
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Graphic Communications and Print Technology
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement - 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2021
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Health Information Management
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Health Information Management graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 54 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education. Bachelor of Health Science Advisor: AdvisorD@tru.ca Updated Nov. 10, 2022.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Information Technology - Computer Systems
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Information Technology - Computer Systems
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Information Technology - Network Systems
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Information Technology - Network Systems
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Information Technology - Software Development
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Information Technology - Software Development
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Information Technology - Telecom Systems
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Information Technology - Telecom Systems
School for Advanced Digital Technology
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Instrumentation Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Instrumentation Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Journalism - Photojournalism
School of Business
Program Website

SAIT Journalism - Photojournalism diploma graduates are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Journalism program at Thompson Rivers University. Graduates will be awarded a maximum of 60 transfer credits, allowing them to enter into the third year of the degree. Admission is competitive; preference is given to those whose post-secondary studies show evidence of strong writing skills; a good understanding of Canadian history, politics, and economy; strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities; good oral communication and interpersonal skills; a basic understanding of visual design; and a general familiarity with computers. All applications for the Bachelor of Journalism degree program must include a writing sample, 500 words or less, on the topic "Why I want to be a journalist". Updated April 27, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement - 6348
Effective Date: March 31, 2015
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Journalism


Journalism - Print and Online
School of Business
Program Website

SAIT Journalism - Print and online diploma graduates are eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Journalism program at Thompson Rivers University. Graduates will be awarded a maximum of 60 transfer credits, allowing them to enter into the third year of the degree. Admission is competitive; preference is given to those whose post-secondary studies show evidence of strong writing skills; a good understanding of Canadian history, politics, and economy; strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities; good oral communication and interpersonal skills; a basic understanding of visual design; and a general familiarity with computers. All applications for the Bachelor of Journalism degree program must include a writing sample, 500 words or less, on the topic "Why I want to be a journalist". Updated April 27, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement- 6348
Effective Date: March 31, 2015
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Journalism


Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Automation
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Automation
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Development
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Development
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Medical Laboratory Technology
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Medical Laboratory Technology graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 81 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education. Bachelor of Health Science Advisor email: AdvisorD@tru.ca Updated Nov. 10, 2022. .

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Medical Radiologic Technology
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Medical Radiologic Technology graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 66 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University's Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education. Bachelor of Health Science Advisor email: AdvisorD@tru.ca Updated Nov 10, 2022..

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Nuclear Medicine Technology
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Nuclear Medicine Technology graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 69 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education.Bachelor of Health Science Advisor email: AdvisorD@tru.ca Updated Nov 10, 2022.

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Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Petroleum Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement - 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2021
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Petroleum Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement - 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2021
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Power Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership


Power Engineering Technology
MacPhail School of Energy
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 57 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Respiratory Therapy
School of Health and Public Safety
Program Website

Upon meeting admission requirements, Respiratory Therapy graduates can expect to receive a maximum of 84 transfer credits towards Thompson Rivers University’s Bachelor of Health Science (BHS). The Bachelor of Health Science is a 120 credit program. Offered through Open Learning, the BHS is delivered using online and distance education. Bachelor of Health Science Advisor email: AdvisorD@tru.ca Updated Nov 10, 2022..

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2427-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Health Science


Welding Engineering Technology
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. Students are expected to have university-level writing skills upon entry into this program. Writing skills will be assessed during the admission process. Those who do not have university-level writing skills should enroll in an introductory first-year English composition course. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Graduates of the Bachelor of Technology program also have the option of using many of their courses as prerequisites towards Thompson Rivers University's Masters of Business Administration. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology


Welding Engineering Technology
School of Manufacturing and Automation
Program Website

Upon an applicant’s admission, Thompson Rivers University-Open Learning determines the number of credits attributable to this program from the applicant’s technology diploma. Admission requirements are a Provincial Grade 12 diploma or approved equivalent and a recognized diploma of technology or equivalent. Students with this technology diploma are granted a maximum of 60 transfer credits toward the 120 credits required to complete the degree. If additional lower-level credits are required to meet program requirements, a wide variety of courses are available. Updated August 31, 2015.

Direction of Agreement: Sending sending
Type of Agreement: Formal Agreement 2222-1
Effective Date: January 22, 2016
Receiving Institution Program: Bachelor of Technology, Trades and Technology Leadership