Diploma in Arts and Science

For Diploma in Arts and Science, tuition is CAD 5,878 per year (domestic).

This programme is a two-year full-time or part-time study in Health Sciences with a focus on public health. It is delivered on-campus and starts in January, May, or September. Students explore health from both arts and science perspectives to understand and improve population health. The programme prepares you for entry-level roles in health agencies or for transferring to a four-year degree at another institution.

You study topics like epidemiology, statistics, environmental sciences, and social sciences. Courses include anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, political science, and biology. The programme emphasizes understanding health inequities related to race, gender, sexuality, indigeneity, and social justice. You learn to use data to describe health trends and develop evidence-based solutions.

The programme is open to all applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific prerequisites are listed. You can transfer into third year at Simon Fraser University or the University of Victoria after completing this diploma. The programme supports diverse career paths in health and community services.

Langara College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a public college known for accessible, career-focused education and strong transfer pathways to Canadian universities. Although its institutional roots go back to 1965 and it became an independent college in 1994, Langara today serves about 22,000 students including approximately 1,500 international learners from more than 80 countries. The college provides a friendly, campus-based experience in one of Canada’s most livable and multicultural cities.

Langara offers around 72 programs spanning arts and sciences, business, health and community services, technology, and continuing studies, with an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning. The college is particularly well regarded for university-transfer credentials, diploma programs that lead directly to employment, and pathways that simplify progression to four-year degrees. Student supports include academic advising, tutoring, career services, and language assistance for newcomers.

For international students, Vancouver’s safe, diverse neighborhoods and strong employer market make Langara an appealing option for academic preparation or career-oriented study. Housing, health insurance, and practical settlement resources are available through the college, and students benefit from English-language support and orientation programming. Prospective applicants should explore transfer agreements, program start dates, and available scholarships to align study plans with Canadian credential and immigration goals.