Research Assistants for Post-Secondary Education Institutions

Prepare for Research careers in post-secondary education with the Research Assistant Program, developing skills in academic research, data support, and institutional research practices.

☰ Program Description

This Research Assistant Program focuses on all major aspects of the research process, including research design, information retrieval and evaluation, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and the preparation and presentation of research findings. The program is designed to introduce learners to the standards and practices of academic research in Canadian post-secondary institutions while developing essential skills required for research support roles.

Students will gain foundational knowledge in research methods, academic inquiry, data analysis, and research communication, preparing them to contribute effectively to research projects in educational and institutional settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program may find employment in the research field with job titles such as:

College Lab Assistant
Post-secondary Research Assistant
University Laboratory Assistant
University Research Assistant

National Occupational Classification (NOC): 41201

✓ Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Research Assistant Program must meet the following admission requirements:

Mature student status.
High school graduate or equivalent.

English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through:

English proficiency interview.
Grade 10 English with a C or higher.

These Research Assistant program admission requirements ensure students have the academic foundation and English communication skills required to succeed in research-focused learning and support roles within Canadian post-secondary institutions and academic environments.

◉ Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate the following upon completion of the program

creating research deliverables
critical analysis of research studies
data storytelling
data visualization
new research technologies
philosophical frameworks for research
placement and career preparation
professional and ethical concerns when designing research studies
report, proposal and grant writing
research project management

🗹 Additional Information

Method(s) of Evaluation*

Quizzes and Assignments.

Completion Requirements*

A grade of 70% or higher is required to complete the program.

Delivery Method(s)

Indicate how the program is delivered:

In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.

Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.

If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:

Synchronous: Meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.

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Key Information

Start Date: Continuous Intakes
Program Duration: 480 Hours | 24 Weeks
Homework Hours: 50 Hours
Total Tuition Fee: $2,950

Tuition Fees $950
Textbook Fees $1000
Materials Fees $1000
Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined