Programs
The following tables list all of the TRU programs available for international students at our main campus in Kamloops and, in some cases, at our Williams Lake campus. Please follow the links below for detailed information on each.
You can also visit the main programs and courses listings for TRU for detailed information for each area of study.
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| Program Name | Length | Intakes | Admission Type | EAP Upgrading Available | Co-op/ Practicum |
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| Juris Doctor | |||||
| Law - Juris Doctor | 3 years | Sept | Competitive | P | |
| Master's Degree | |||||
| Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice | 16 continuous months (4 semesters) | Sept | Competitive | P | |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Competitive | ||
| Master of Science in Data Science Early application deadline: Jan 15 |
2 years | Sept | Limited Seats | ||
| Master of Education | 1.5 to 2 years |
Sept | Competitive | ||
| Master in Environmental Economics and Management | 1-2 years | Sept/Jan | Competitive | ||
| Master of Science in Environmental Science | 1-2 years | Sept/Jan/May | Competitive |
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| Master of Nursing | 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
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| Master of Science in Environmental Economics and Management (thesis-based) (MScEEM) | 1-2 years | Sept/Jan | Competitive | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (PBD) | |||||
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Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas in Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Economics and Political Studies, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Mathematics and Economics, Marketing and Supply Chain Management | 2 years (48-60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Data Science | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept | Limited | ||
| Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Tourism Destination Development | 2 years (54 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited | C | |
| *All students must complete 3 credits of English and this can be done as part of the program. | |||||
| Undergraduate Degrees | |||||
| Bachelor of Arts Majors: Economics, Economics & Math, Economics & Political Studies, English, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre |
4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management |
4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Double Degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computing Science *Duration: 5 years or 1 year if proper degree was obtained. |
5 years (150 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Bachelor of Computing Science | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism Majors:Public Relations, Media Studies, Digital Journalism. |
4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Bachelor of Education
(Elementary) *Duration: 5 years or 2 years (60 credits) if proper degree was obtained |
5 years (150 credits) or 2 years (60 credits) |
Sept | Competitive | P | |
| Bachelor of Education
(Secondary) Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
(STEM) *Duration: 5 years or 1 year (60 credits) if proper degree was obtained |
5 years (150 credits) or 1 year (60 credits) |
July | Competitive | P | |
| Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering | 5 years | Sept | Competitive | C | |
| Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (3rd year entry) | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited Seats | C | |
| Bachelor of Natural Resource Science* | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited Seats | C | |
| Bachelor of Science * Majors: Animal Biology, Biology, Cellular, Data Science, Molecular, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Computing Science & Mathematics, Ecology & Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, General Science, Mathematics, Mathematics & Economics, Data Science, Molecular & Microbial Biology, Physics, Pre-Professional Health Science |
4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept | Competitive | P | |
| Bachelor of Social Work (3rd year admission) | 4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Competitive | P | |
| Bachelor of Tourism
Management *General studies concentrations: Resort Experience, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Festivals and Events, Adventure Studies *Majors: Entrepreneurship, Tourism Studies, Adventure Studies |
4 years (120 credits) | Sept/Jan | Limited Seats | C | |
| Engineering - First & second year transfer to UBC and UVic | 1 to 2 years | Sept | Competitive | C | |
| Forestry – First and second year transfer to UBC | 1 to 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats | ||
| Diploma Programs + Associate Degrees | |||||
| Accounting Technician | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | ||
| Adventure Guide | 2 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
C | |
| Architectural and Engineering Technology (ARET) Diploma | 2 years | Sept | Competitive | ||
| Applied Sustainable Ranching Diploma (Williams Lake Campus only) |
2 years | Sept/Jan/May | Limited Seats |
P | |
| Associate of Commerce & Business Administration Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | ||
| Associate of Arts | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | ||
| Associate of Science | 2 years | Sept/Jan | Open | C | |
| Computing Science Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Open | C | |
| Early Childhood Education Diploma | 1.5 years | Sept | Limited Seats |
P | |
| Events and Conventions Management Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
P | |
| Horticulture Management Diploma | 2 years | Aug | Limited Seats |
P | |
| Human Service Diploma | 2 years | Sept | P | ||
| Instrumentation Engineering Technology | 2 years (62 - 65 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats |
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| Management Diploma | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept/Jan | Open | ||
| Police & Justice Studies Diploma | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats |
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| Power Engineering Diploma | 40 weeks | Sept | Limited Seats |
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| Practical Nursing Diploma (Williams Lake campus only) | 2 years | Sept (Every alternate year. Next intake: Sept 2024) | Competitive | P | |
| Resort and Hotel Management Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
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| Respiratory Therapy Diploma | 3 years | Sept | Competitive | P | |
| Sport Event Management Diploma | 2 years (60 credits) | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
P | |
| Tourism Management Diploma | 2 years | Sept/Jan* | Limited Seats |
P | |
| Water and Wastewater Technology | 2 years | Sep | Limited Seats |
C | |
| *January intake may be available, but course sequencing would prevent completion in 2 years (4 semesters). | |||||
| Certificate Programs | |||||
| Adventure Guide | 1 year (30 credits) | Sept | Limited Seats | ||
| Business Foundations | 1 year | Sept/Jan | Open | ||
| Culinary Arts | 1 year | Sept | Limited Seats | P | |
| Horticulture | 1 year | Aug | Limited Seats | ||
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate | 4 months | Sept/Jan/May | Competitive | ||
| Water & Wastewater Utilities | 1 year | Aug | Limited Seats | ||
| Trades Foundation Programs | |||||
| Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Diesel Engine Mechanic, Electrician, Electrical/Industrial Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Instrumentation & Control Technician, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Machinist, Metal Fabricator, Plumber, Welder | 2 years | Varies | Limited Seats |
C | |
| Power Engineering Fourth Class | 40 weeks | Sept | Limited Seats | ||
| Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | 25 weeks | Sept | Limited Seats | ||
| University Preparation & Student Development | |||||
| Adult Basic Education
& BC Adult Graduation Diploma |
Sept/Jan | ||||
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | 4–18 months dependent on student placement | Sept/Jan/May | |||
| University Preparation Courses | Sept/Jan/May | ||||
