AHT Distance Admission Requirements
Educational Requirements
- B.C. Grade 12 or equivalent*, C (60%) average
- B.C. Principles of Math 11 or Foundations of Math 11 (after Jan. 2013) or equivalent*, C+ average min grade
- B.C. Chemistry 11 or equivalent*, C+ average min. grade
- B.C. Biology 11 or equivalent*, C+ average min. grade
- The prospective student must also have taken one British Columbia Grade 12 Science (or the equivalent*, C+ average). If this course is Biology 12 or BIOL 0600 then the requirement for Biology 11 (or equivalent*, C+ minimum grade) is waived. Note: Biology 12 or BIOL 0600 is recommended
- B.C. English 12/Government Composite of 67% or LPI Level 3 or English 0600 C+ minimum (or the equivalent*, C+ average)
"MATURE STUDENT STATUS DOES NOT APPLY"
General Requirements
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status
- Evidence of computer skills*. The student must be familiar with basic word processing, email management (including posting attachments) and internet navigation. The student must also be familiar with downloading and uploading videos, still images and documents and have the means to be able to do so. Exposure to a veterinary office management software program would be beneficial
- A signed TRU - Clinical Instruction Site Affiliation Agreement (see Appendix #3 - Student Handbook) verifying:
- that the student is an employee of the Veterinary Clinic and that they will be working a minimum of 20 hours per week when they are enrolled in the AHTDE program courses
- that a DVM or RAHT (with a minimum of 2 years postgrad clinical experience) has agreed to be the "Clinical Instructor" for the student during the time they are enrolled in AHTDE program courses
- that the clinic meets or exceeds the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia Practice Standards
- Enclose 2 reference forms - at least one of these to be from your potential Clinical Instructor, which also indicates under the Additional Comments section:
- their support of you taking this AHTDE program;
- how long you have been in their employ;
- that you are employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week (volunteering does not apply).
- Health/Safety Acknowledgement Form.
The TRU AHTDE program reserves the right to limit class sizes and delay enrollment dates. In the event that applications are over and above the program's capacity, applicants will be selected on a first come, first served basis.
Application for entry into the program must be received by September 30 of the year preceding the January start date.
Applicants will be notified of their status (accepted, wait list or not accepted) two months before the start of the program year (January of each year). Those who are accepted into the program will be required to pay their semester fees within four weeks of official notice of acceptance.
Students must pay by semester (a maximum of two courses). Please consult Student Fees and Expenses on our website. Semester fees must be paid four weeks prior to the commencement of the next AHTDE semester.
Applicants have the right to appeal admission decisions. Appeal procedures are described in the Academic Information of the TRU Calendar.
* Consult the Admission's office for course equivalencies from other educational institutions in Canada. Students who are uncertain of their eligibility, contact the Admission's office.
Documentation Required
The following documentation is required for admission into the program:
- Completed application form and $25.00 processing fee if you have not applied or attended TRU previously
- Official transcripts from high school and/or post-secondary education
- Proof of Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status required if applicant not born in Canada
- Two reference forms: at least one from your potential Clinical Instructor (CI) which also indicates under the Additional Comments section:
- their support of you taking the program,
- you are employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week (volunteer hours do not apply)
- All of the above must be received by September 30th of the preceding year to the January start date
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Language Proficiency Index Exam
An LPI exam score is valid for admission only if it has been written within the last 2 years. If your test was written over 2 years ago you must re-write. Please consult with a post secondary institution in your area for information on LPI testing sessions. It is your responsibility to include a copy of the Language Proficiency Index results in your application.
NOTE: you do not need to write an LPI exam if you have the English prerequisites required by our program.