How to Apply | Brewing & Brewery Operations Diploma

The Brewing and Brewery Operations (BBO) Diploma program is a limited-intake program and successful applicants must meet KPU's general university admission requirements, as well as requirements specific to the BBO program (see below). For general university requirements, visit kpu.ca/admission.

Applications open October 1st each year and for limited-intake programs remain open until July 1st or until seats are filled. To apply early, the early-bird application deadline is March 1st. However, the Brewing program will continue to accept applications beyond the deadline, if space permits. You're encouraged to apply as early as possible for early course registration times. 

Flexibility: Applicants can choose to complete the Brewing diploma over two years full-time, or three or four years on a part-time pathway. 

The application process:

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1) Admission Requirements

Visit kpu.ca/admission or kpu.ca/admission/requirements for the most up-to-date information on admission requirements. Please be sure you are looking under 'Limited Intake Programs' for the Faculty of Science to find the Brewing Diploma information. 

For more information on upgrading your high school program requirements or English proficiency testing, visit www.kpu.ca/testing/english-testing.

2) Apply Online

To apply to the program, you can apply online at kpu.ca/apply. Click 'Online Application' and create an account. When you get to the Program Selection page, choose Science under the Faculty area. Once the application session is open, the Brewing and Brewery Operations Diploma Program will be available in the drop down menu.

All applicants are required to submit official transcripts of secondary and/or post-secondary courses (Note: official transcripts MUST be mailed directly to our admissions office and will not be accepted in person; photocopies are also not accepted), and must be at least 19 years of age by the first day of classes.

For more information regarding the application process, deadlines, etc., please contact the Future Students Office at study@kpu.ca or refer to kpu.ca/admission.

International applicants can contact the KPU International office by calling 604-599-2866 or emailing international@kpu.ca. 

3) Letter of Intent

You will be notified through your KPU student email account about next steps in completing the admission process. A letter of intent is a 500-word letter and is required as part of the BBO Diploma application process. Your letter of intent should be submitted electronically to brew@kpu.ca. 

 

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