TRU Science

Diploma and Dual Credential

If you have any existing post-secondary education, transfer credits will be given to you when your course transcripts are reviewed. Course outlines may be required.

In the first two years of the diploma program—or first three years of the dual credential program—you will complete courses and practical labs. You will also take part in observational rotations at one or more hospitals with RT departments in your first year.

As a graduate of the three-year RT Diploma program, you will gain 90 credits that can be used toward a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) through Open Learning.

Alternatively, you can choose to apply for the dual credential stream in the winter semester of your first year. This allows you to complete both your RT Diploma and BHSc simultaneously in just four years. (*If seats are available)

BHSc template (outlines the credits/courses needed for BHSc)

BHSc Handbook (outlines choices of electives for the BHSc)

Courses for years one and two of the RT Diploma program option and courses for years one, two and three of the dual credential program option, are offered on the Kamloops campus. The upper-level BHSc required courses are offered through TRU, Open Learning. Courses required during the clinical year are delivered at clinical affiliate sites.

Differences in courses (full-time workload)
Second-year diploma Second-year dual Third-year dual
Six RESP courses/semester Three RESP courses with BHSc electives or required courses Three RESP courses/semester​
All faculty, staff, and students are warmly invited to attend SUPER 2026, our annual showcase of undergraduate research in the Faculty of Science.

Join us to explore research ideas and opportunities and to support our student researchers as they share the results of their research. Science students from all areas of Science will be presenting posters from projects completed through Honours, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program (UREAP), and other research programs.


When and Where
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Location: Second floor, Science Building

SUPER is designed to inspire early-year science students by highlighting what senior students have achieved. First, second, and third-year Science students are encouraged to come discover the many research opportunities available to them throughout their degree.

Information for Presenters