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Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR) at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the Cumming School of Medicine for students from high school, college diploma holders in rehabilitation studies or related fields, and university transfers. Students build a foundation in health, leadership, human services, policy, community action and critical disability studies and gain skills in counselling, personal planning, community service design and advocacy.

Faculty: Cumming School of Medicine  |  Department: Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Community Rehabilitation 205, 207, 209, 321, 435, 441 and 569, practica (CORE 487, 594, 595), 471, 473, 475, plus health, senior social science and management options. A combined BCR/BA or BSc in Psychology (minimum 150 units) is available in the four-year program; a two-year post-diploma pathway exists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should refer to A.5 in the Admissions section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements. Admission to the program is competitive and meeting the minimum admission requirement does not guarantee admission. Admission from High School Students must present five Alberta high school courses (or equivalent) including English Language Arts 30-1 (or equivalent) and Biology 30 (or equivalent). For more detailed information, see A.5.1.1 Admission Requirements Transfer Students Transfer cumulative grade point average is calculated over the most recent course work to a maximum of 30 units (includes University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Most undergraduate programs admit new students in the Fall term only. Spring intake is available for Energy Engineering and Summer intake for Community-Based Education programs.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

Fall undergraduate admission: the international application opens Aug. 15 and the domestic application opens Oct. 1; the application deadline (including payment of the non-refundable application fee) is March 1, and the document deadline is March 15. The acceptance deadline is May 1 for offers dated April 1 or prior.

Spring Energy Engineering: application opens Oct. 1 and closes Feb. 1. Summer Community-Based Education: application opens Oct. 1 and closes March 1.

The undergraduate application fee is $125 ($145 for applicants presenting international credentials), non-refundable and due by the application deadline.

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