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Established by the government of British Columbia in 1981, Kwantlen, now Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has five campuses located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia. Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, diplomas, certificates and citations in more than 120 programs. Almost 20,000 students annually attend courses at Kwantlen Polytechnic University campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, Cloverdale, and Civic Plaza.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University currently offers a range of credentials, many of which are completely unique, to successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. Students have the opportunity to bridge certificate and diploma credentials into bachelor’s degrees, creating the option of academic and professional enhancement of applied and technical programs.
Why Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Richmond Campus
Campus Life and Surroundings: Whether students feel energized by the buzz of a big city or love exploring the beauty of the great outdoors, they’ll love British Columbia. Located just 15 minutes away from the city of Vancouver, this convenient campus is home to the internationally renowned Wilson School of Design and unique programs like acupuncture and agriculture.
Facilities: The Richmond campus is equipped with many excellent facilities, including science labs containing standard industry equipment, Interior design work studios, spacious study spaces, and so much more.
Industry Connections: The University collaborates with industry partners and organizations to ensure graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce.
Co-op Programs: Many programs offered at the University have work experience terms, practicums, or cooperative education options so that students can put into practice the knowledge and skills they acquire in the classroom.
University Diploma - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture
This is a comprehensive program including courses in English and Mandarin language, communication, Ancient Chinese philosophy, and Western biomedical sciences which are necessary for the critical understanding and development of complex Traditional Chinese Medicine concepts. The curriculum has been designed to offer an education of significant breadth and rigour within the contexts of TCM/Acupuncture fundamental theory, diagnosis, treatment, and clinical practice. The program includes 460 hours of practice. Through these experiential learning activities, students will actively engage with the community.
Note: To be eligible to write the licensing exam with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia (CTCMA), 60 university credits are required in addition to the credits attained within the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma. These credits may be attained before, during, or after the Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Diploma.
University Diploma - Fine Arts
Fine Arts offers a two-year Diploma Program and a one-year Certificate Program, both of which are designed to enable students to acquire a solid foundation in the basic skills of visual arts. Selected courses and groups of courses within the Diploma program may be applied to a 3rd year entry into the KPU Fine Arts BFA, Visual Arts or university transfer credit in Fine Arts and Education.
Upon completion of the two-year diploma program at KPU, graduates will have acquired both intellectual and technical skills to work effectively with a wide range of media. With these skills, students can continue to develop their creative potential individually, through the BFA, Visual Arts program, or at another post-secondary institution. Most Fine Arts credits are university transferable.
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