Intro to Biomedical & Health Sciences PROGRAM (taken at KPU Surrey Campus)
This dual-credit program provides students the opportunity to attain post-secondary training and credits in health care and medical science while still in high school. Students start this post-secondary program while still in high school, earning both high school and college credits during the program. TUITION IS PAID FOR by Richmond SD38!
Dual Credit Program Application for 2027-28 will be found here in the fall 2026.
For students interested in a career as a:
Nurse or Psychiatric Nurse
Biomedical Scientist or Biotechnologist
Public Health Officer or Medical Manager
Other careers in Health Care
This FULL-TIME 4-course program supports degrees in Health Science, Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing, Biotechnology and more! The program will run from February – June 2028. Current grade 11’s may apply this spring (to take in semester two of Grade 12). Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or hold valid Permanent Residency.
As this is a dual credit program, students earn credit for four Grade 12 elective courses (16 credits) and 12 KPU credits.
Students will study the foundational concepts of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on anatomical terminology, biochemistry, cells, tissues, and major organ systems including the integumentary, nervous, endocrine, skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular systems.
Students will continue their study of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, as well as microbiology, innate and adaptive immunity, and pregnancy and development.
In this introductory university writing course, students will develop their abilities in critical reading and thinking, analysis, and clear written expression. Students will read, analyze, and respond in writing to various texts and topics. They will apply a multi-step writing process to a series of writing projects, including a research paper. This course will also introduce students to research methods, including finding, evaluating, integrating, and documenting sources.
Students are introduced to topics related to basic psychological processes, such as the biological basis of behaviour, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory and intelligence. Students also examine the historical and philosophical contexts behind the development of psychology and the research methods used by psychologists. Students learn through lecture, peer interactions, multimedia, and other learning activities.
Students start their program FULL TIME in February (semester 2) at KPU (Surrey Campus) with the following Biomedical & Health Sciences courses:
NOTE: TUITION IS COVERED by SD38 RICHMOND!
How to apply...
The Dual Credit Program Application is due by March 9, 2027 and will be found here in the fall of 2026. Students interested in these transferable credits for the 2027-2028 school year, can get the applications through the above link once activated as well as in your schools on your Career Programs slat board (in or near school counselling offices).
This dual-credit program and course provide students the opportunity to attain post-secondary training and credits in health care and medical science while still in high school. Students start this post-secondary program or course while still in high school, earning both high school and college credits during the program. Tuition for these offerings is paid by Richmond SD38.
