ADMISSIONS

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Please Note

  1. All students are required to meet the appropriate grade and/or subject level specified as a minimum for each program. Student selection is competitive and may be based on academic achievement beyond these prerequisites.
  2. A high school diploma is not required for admission; however, specific subject requirements must be met.  Please be aware that some employers require a high school diploma.
  3. The academic prerequisites listed here are subject to change from year to year.
  4. NAIT reserves the right to suspend or cancel programs or make other changes as required.
  5. To ensure consideration, please apply as soon as possible.  Early admission will be offered to highly qualified candidates.  For further information about application deadlines, please visit: http://www.nait.ca/54663.htm.
  6. For additional information about NAIT’s programs and courses, visit http://www.nait.ca/programsandcourses.htm.

Program Length Minimum Prerequisites Other Requirements
Aircraft Skin and Structure Repair 1 yr Grade 11 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Grade 11 Science Physics 20 recommended
Animal Health Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 Applicants must have 80 hours of documented work experience / Career Investigation
Applied Banking and Business 1 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) Applicants must be bondable
Architectural Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Auto Body Technician, Pre-Employment 12 wk Grade 10 (including English, Math and Science)  
Automotive Service Technician, Pre-Employment 16 wk Grade 10 (including English, Math and Science)  
Avionics Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - Accounting 2 yr A two-year business diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution  
Bachelor of Applied Business Administration - Finance 2 yr A two-year business diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution  
Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology 2 yr A two-year diploma in a computer-related technology and/or Computer Engineering Technology  
Bachelor of Business Administration 4 yr

Admission to Year 1 - average of 65% in the following high school courses with no mark below 50%: English 30-1 or English 30-2  or equivalent, Math 30 (Pure or Applied) or equivalent and three additional 30-level courses

Admission to Year 3 - completion of a Business Administration diploma program with a GPA of 2.3 or higher

  
Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management 2 yr Diploma or degree in an accredited or recognized engineering technology, applied science or health science program Minimum GPA of 2.3 (C+) / Specific Career Investigation
Baking 1 yr Grade 10 (including English and Math)
Biological Sciences Technology 2 yr

Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 /
Successful completion of the NAIT PreTech Program (Stream 3) is considered equivalent to the listed entrance requirements.

  
Biomedical Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
Building Environmental Systems Technology 2 yr Successful completion of HVAC certificate  
Business Administration 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) See Calendar or website for more details
Captioning and Court Reporting 2 yr 60% in Grade 12 English / Grade 12 Science / Grade 12 Social Studies Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm is required / Career Investigation
Chemical Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
Chemical Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30
Civil Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
CNC Machinist Technician 1 yr Grade 10 (including English and Math) Career Investigation
Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology 2 yr English 30-1 / PMath 30 / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 A minimum mark of 60% in each compulsory subject is required
Computer Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)  courses  taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program  
Computer Network Administrator 1 yr Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / One of: Science 20, Physics 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE) courses taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program See website for further details / Career Investigation / Resume
Construction Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 or AMath 30 with a minimum grade of 60% / One of: Science 20, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 PMath 30 preferred / Career Investigation
Culinary Arts 1-2 yr Grade 10 (including English and Math) Career Investigation
Cytotechnology 2 yr English 30-1 / PMath 30 / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 A minimum grade of 60% in each compulsory subject is required / Specific Career Investigation
Dental Assisting 1 yr Grade 12 English / Biology 30 / Chemistry 30 / One of: Science 30, Math 30 (Pure or Applied), Math 31, Physics 30, Social Studies 30 or a 30-level language other than English Specific Career Investigation
Dental Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Biology 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Math 31, Social Studies 30 or a 30-level language other than English Specific Career Investigation
Denturist Technology 3 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Biology 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Math 31, Social Studies 30 or a 30-level language other than English Specific Career Investigation
Diagnostic Medical Sonography 28 mth English 30-1 / PMath 30 / Physics 30 / Biology 30 / Chemistry 20 A minimum grade of 60% in each compulsory subject is required / Specific Career Investigation
Digital Media and IT 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 20 or AMath 30 with a minimum grade of 65% Plus portfolio; contact the program area
Electrical Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
Electronics Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic 2 yr Grade 12 English / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 / Math 10 (Pure or Applied) Specific Career Investigation
Engineering Design and Drafting Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Forest Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Two of: Chemistry 20, Biology 20 or Physics 20 See Calendar or website for additional requirements
Geological Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
Geomatics Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 20  
Graphic Communications 1 yr 65% in Grade 12 English / 60% in Math 20 (Pure or Applied) See Calendar or website for additional requirements
Graphic Sign Arts 1 yr Grade 11 (including English and Math) / Grade 11 Art or Drafting or related experience  
Hospitality Management 2 yr Grade 11 (including English and Math)  
HVAC Specialist 1 yr Grade 11 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / One of: Physics 20, Science 20 or Chemistry 20 Physics 20 preferred
Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology 2 yr Grade 11 English / PMath 20 or AMath 30 / and one of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 20  
Instrumentation Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
Interior Design Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Landscape Architectural Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30  
Magnetic Resonance 2 yr English 30-1 / PMath 30 / Physics 30 / Biology 30 / Chemistry 20 A minimum grade of 60% in each compulsory subject is required / Specific Career Investigation
Marine Service Technician 40 wk Grade 10 (including English and Math)  
Materials Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Mechanical Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Medical Laboratory Assisting 20 wk Grade 12 English / PMath 10 / Chemistry 20 / Biology 20 Keyboarding skills (minimum 30 wpm with 90% accuracy) / Specific Career Investigation
Medical Laboratory Technology 2 yr 60% or better in each of: English 30-1, PMath 30, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30 / five or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology / one credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology or completion of a challenge exam with a 60% pass Credit courses completed at an accredited post-secondary institution will be considered for equivalency / Specific Career Investigation
Medical Radiologic Technology 2 yr English 30-1 / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Physics 30 / One of: Science 30, Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 A minimum grade of 60% in each compulsory subject is required / Specific Career Investigation
Medical Transcription 1 yr Grade 12 English Minimum typing speed of 30 wpm is required
Millwork and Carpentry 1 yr Grade 10 (including English and Math)  
Network Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30, Chemistry 30 or 5 credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)  courses  taken within the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) program  
Occupational Health and Safety 2 yr Grade 12 English / AMath 30 / Two of: Chemistry 20, Physics 20, Science 20 or Biology 20 A minimum grade of 60% in each compulsory subject is required / Specific Career Investigation
Personal Fitness Trainer 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Biology 30 Specific Career Investigation
Petroleum Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Career Investigation
Photographic Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) Career Investigation
Power Engineering - 4th Class 1 yr Grade 10 English / PMath 10 / One of: Science 10, Physics 10 or Chemistry 10  
Power Engineering - 3rd Class 10 mth Grade 10 English / PMath 10 / One of: Science 10, Physics 10 or Chemistry 10 4th Class Power Engineering Provincial Certificate required
Power Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30  
Pre-Technology 1 yr Grade 10 English / Math 10 (Pure or Applied)  
Pre-Technology Accelerated 17 wk Grade 11 English / PMath 20 or AMath 30 / Science 10  
Radio and Television - Radio 2 yr 60% in Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Grade 11 Science and Social Studies Career Investigation
Radio and Television - Television 2 yr 60% in Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / Grade 11 Science and Social Studies Career Investigation
Records Management and Business Operations 2 yr Grade 12 English / Math 30 (Pure or Applied)  
Respiratory Therapy 3 yr English 30-1 / Math 30 (Pure or Applied) / Chemistry 30 / Biology 30 / Current First Aid and CPR certification

A minimum grade of 60% in each compulsory subject is required / Specific Career Investigation

Retail Meatcutting 20 wk Grade 10 (including English and Math)  
Telecommunications Engineering Technology 2 yr Grade 12 English / PMath 30 / One of: Science 30, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 Physics 30 preferred
Veterinary Administrative Assistant 1 yr Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) Career Investigation
Water and Wastewater Technician 1 yr Grade 12 English / Math 20 (Pure or Applied) / One of: Science 20, Physics 20, Chemistry 20 or Biology 20  

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