Research Assistants for Post-Secondary Education Institutions
- Updated on: February 19, 2026
Program Description
In this program, students will focus on all of the 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 rigors of academic research in Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Gradutes 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
NOC41201
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Mature student status
High school graduate
English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements
English proficiency interview
Grade 10 English with a C or higher
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
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Total Tuition Fee: $2,950
Tuition Fees $950
Textbook Fees $1000
Materials Fees $1000 - Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined