Bioscience Technology

Apply to Bioscience Technology

To join this program, you must apply for admission. Applications are accepted year-round. This moderately competitive program admits 22 students per cohort and offers two cohorts per year in the fall and winter. All students are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the program and the bioscience industry prior to applying.

Students who have completed the prerequisites can follow the steps below to submit an application. Students who have not yet completed the prerequisites are encouraged to talk with a program advisor to develop an academic plan.

  • Chemistry prerequisite:
    • CH 151: Preparatory Chemistry
    • or CH 221Z/227Z: General Chemistry I
    • or CH 104: Allied Health Chemistry I
  • Biology prequisite:
    • BI 112: Cell Biology for Health Occupations
    • or BI 211Z: Principles of Biology
    • or BI 102: Biology II

How to apply

  1. Apply to PCC

    Applying to PCC is free and only takes a few minutes. Complete this step as soon as possible so you can start using PCC resources.
    Apply to PCC

    Application timeline
    Term you want to start Apply to Bioscience Technology
    Winter 2026 Currently accepting applications
    Fall 2026 Currently accepting applications
  2. Submit BIT program application
  3. Complete the application to Bioscience Technology.
  4. Note: If you’ve taken coursework at another college, be sure to attach your transcripts. We encourage you to do research about the career paths in bioscience technology and put some thought into the interests and goals you express in your application. This information will help us in advising and training you throughout the program.

Admissions and enrollment

BIT 102, 105, and 107 are open courses which students can enroll in before applying to BIT. Enrollment in BIT 109 and higher requires acceptance into the BIT program.

After you apply, please check your PCC email for notifications. You can expect to receive the following:

  • When you submit your application: the program advisor will contact you by PCC email to let you know your admissions status.
    • If the cohort has available seats, your application will be reviewed and your admissions status will be confirmed.
    • If the cohort is full, you will be informed of your place on the waitlist. Students at the top of the waitlist typically have a strong chance of acceptance.
  • Two weeks before enrollment begins for the each cohort: the faculty department chair will contact you by PCC email. This will occur in May for fall cohort onboarding and in October for winter cohort onboarding.
    • If you’ve been admitted, you will be invited to attend a new student orientation and then enroll.
    • If you’re on the waitlist, you will receive a status update regarding your options for acceptance into the cohort or deferral to a later cohort.

How are applicants selected?

Applicants are evaluated based on:

  • Successful completion of prerequisite coursework
  • Interest and readiness for a career in the bioscience industry as indicated in the application materials

Recommended

We strongly recommend that applicants attend an info session or an individual advising appointment before applying.