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Traditional Chinese Medicine

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Deadlines

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Next deadline

2 deadlines

  • Domestic limited-intake application deadline

    Fall 2027 entry · Canadian citizens and permanent residents applying through the standard KPU Fall limited-intake schedule. The program may close earlier or extend the deadline if space permits.

    Official deadline

  • International limited-intake application deadline

    Fall 2027 entry · International applicants. This is KPU's standard Fall limited-intake date. The program may close earlier or extend the deadline if space permits.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close datesEducationPlannerBC, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year
  • No central deadline, each B.C. institution sets its own application open and close dates
  • No central B.C. deadline
  • Each institution and sometimes each program sets its own dates
Full source wording

Verbatim: "Each institution sets their own application open and close dates. These dates also may vary based on the program you are applying to. You can use the search database to explore programs you are interested in applying to or visit the institution's website directly. Please refer to the institution's website or contact the Admissions/Registrar's Office directly for application deadlines and details." EducationPlannerBC is the single application service for B.C.'s 25 public post-secondary institutions but publishes no deadline dates of its own.

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July 1Fall final/open-intake applicationStanding annual Fall admission timeline · Every year
  • Canadian/PR applicants
  • programme-specific earlier deadlines remain applicable
  • July 1
  • No entry year is stated
  • Programme intake type and availability must be checked in the calendar and application checklist
  • The domestic table permits some select limited-intake consideration after the final/open-intake date
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July 1Fall final/open-intake applicationStanding annual Fall admission timeline · Every year
  • International applicants
  • programme-specific earlier deadlines remain applicable
  • July 1
  • No entry year is stated
  • Programme intake type and availability must be checked in the calendar and application checklist
  • The international table says no applications after this final date
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March 1Fall limited-intake applicationStanding annual Fall admission timeline · Every year
  • Canadian/PR limited-intake applicants
  • March 1
  • No entry year is stated
  • Programme intake type and availability must be checked in the calendar and application checklist
  • Some limited intakes close early or have published extensions
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March 1Fall limited-intake applicationStanding annual Fall admission timeline · Every year
  • International limited-intake applicants
  • March 1
  • No entry year is stated
  • Programme intake type and availability must be checked in the calendar and application checklist
  • Some limited intakes close early or have published extensions
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12, minimum C+ in one
  • Present proof of BC secondary school graduation. KPU requires proof of June graduation for Fall admission.
  • Meet KPU’s undergraduate English proficiency requirement. The BC courses shown are one way to qualify.
  • The 2027–28 counsellor guide confirms that an acupuncture diploma is no longer required for direct entry. Check KPU’s final selection checklist for any additional items.
KPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6
Application steps

Entry terms · September 2027

KPU's international table lists the limited bachelor intake as open for Fall 2027 and not offered in January or May 2027. Its domestic 2027–28 counsellor guide confirms the direct-entry route. The public domestic application selector was unavailable during review.

KPU · November 2026 program availability for international applicants
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    KPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6KPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6
  2. Step 2Apply through EducationPlannerBC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    EducationPlannerBCEducationPlannerBC
  3. Step 3Official secondary-school transcript
    • KPU requires transcripts from every secondary and postsecondary institution attended.
    KPU official transcript requirementsKPU official transcript requirements
  4. Step 4$40 domestic application fee
    • The non-refundable fee applies to one application term.
    KPU application fees and depositsKPU application fees and deposits
  5. Step 5Select the Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture is a distinct credential.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    KPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6KPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6
Applicant pathways
Diploma credit and advanced standing

KPU Acupuncture diploma holders or students from CCHPBC-accredited private institutions

  • KPU diploma holders can apply all credits from the KPU Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Acupuncture toward the degree. Other eligible students may be considered for prior learning or advanced standing.
KPU Faculty of Health · Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Other English proficiency options

Applicants meeting English proficiency outside a BC secondary-school course

  • KPU lists alternatives including eligible postsecondary or KPU courses and approved English testing.
KPU · Undergraduate admission requirements and applicant categories

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • KPU publishes a six-term diploma exit and a ten-term bachelor’s degree. A KPU acupuncture diploma may also be used as credit toward the degree.
ReferencesKPU Faculty of Health · Bachelor of Traditional Chinese MedicineKPU · November 2026 program availability for international applicantsKPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

KPU 2027–28 Counsellor Resource Book · direct entry to the BTCM, printed page 6

Courses

The current course list has not been verified for this page.

Official program page

Careers

Career examples

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
Scope and qualifications

Academic requirements for BC practitioner registration, as stated by KPU.

Professional recognition

KPU states that the curriculum has College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC approval. This meets the academic requirements for practitioner registration.

Scope and qualifications

Academic requirements for BC practitioner registration, as stated by KPU.

AccreditationPublished professional recognition

Costs

Tuition

Programme-specific fees are unavailable.

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