Primary Care Paramedicine (Certificate)

Primary Care Paramedicine (Certificate) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at Justice Institute of British Columbia in New Westminster, Canada. It takes 12 months full-time, blended, including at least 210 hours of practicum, with intakes in September 2027 (apply 12 January to 12 April 2027); January 2028 (apply 12 May to 16 August 2027).

Justice Institute of British Columbia is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$26,707 a year, about ₹17.9 lakh.

Whole-programme international tuition of about CAD 26,706.72 over three terms, effective to 31 March 2027, plus course fees. Needs an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) credential before entry

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Paramedic
• Operating department practitioner
• Physician associate
• Adult nurse
• Diagnostic radiographer
• Health improvement practitioner

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• NHS
• Falck
• Fresenius
• International SOS
• HCA Healthcare
• Mediclinic
• Bupa
• HCA Healthcare UK
• Aster DM Healthcare
• Asklepios

General entry requirements at Justice Institute of British Columbia for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Diploma in Law Enforcement Studies: high school graduation with English 12 at grade C or equivalent, a 250-word essay and a criminal record check; entry is competitive and may include an interview.
• Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies: a related two-year diploma with a CGPA of at least 2.0, plus high school English 12 at grade C or equivalent.
• Primary Care Paramedicine: high school graduation, English 12 at grade C, and an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) licence or certificate from the last three years.

For this course: English 12 at grade C or equivalent; JIBC's general international English scores (IELTS 6.5) may apply, so check with JIBC.

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This course starts in: September 2027 (apply 12 January to 12 April 2027); January 2028 (apply 12 May to 16 August 2027).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport and study permit (after admission)
• Official transcripts (Class 10, Class 12 and degree as relevant)
• English test result
• Criminal record check
• Essay (law enforcement diploma) or EMR credential (paramedicine)

The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) was set up by the BC government in 1978 to train people for the justice and public safety systems: police, corrections, courts, sheriffs, firefighters and paramedics. Its main campus is in New Westminster, in Metro Vancouver, with five more campuses across the province.

Only four JIBC programmes are open to international students on a study permit: the Diploma, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma and Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies, and the Primary Care Paramedicine certificate. JIBC says these are PGWP eligible. Indian students should note that many Canadian police, border and corrections jobs need citizenship or permanent residence, which JIBC itself points out, and that JIBC has no student housing.

Nursing & Allied Health courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in NutritionAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's; dietetics, consumer food, kinesiology and honours options · C$25,173 / year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Algonquin College4 years full time · C$26,354 / year
• Health Care Aide (Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms · C$20,405 / year
• Practical Nursing, DiplomaCamosun College2 years · C$21,249 / year
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, CertificateCamosun College10 months · C$22,626 / year
• Health Care Assistant, CertificateCamosun College28 weeks · C$14,116 / year

More courses at Justice Institute of British Columbia

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Law Enforcement Studies2 years (60 credits, 20 courses), New Westminster campus · C$18,100 / year
• Diploma in Law Enforcement Studies2 years (60 credits, 20 courses), in person at New Westminster · C$18,000 / year
• Bachelor of Law Enforcement Studies4 years in total; entry is with a related two-year diploma, then 2 years (60 credits) at New Westminster · C$20,500 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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