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HOME > University Programs > Fall 2010 Application


Apply for Fall 2010

Student Application Procedure

To apply for the fall program at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC), students must:
1) Complete and submit the electronic application form below (electronic submission).
2) Send the application fee to BMSC
3) Submit required documents to BMSC. Required documents do not need to be sent together.

You will be notified by e-mail when your application is complete.

Documents may be submitted by:
E-mail: 
Fax: (205)- 728-3452.
Post: Beth Rogers, BMSC 100 Pachena Rd. Bamfield, BC V0R 1B0

Questions may be directed to:
Beth Rogers, University Programs Coordinator
E-mail:
Phone: 250-728-3301-ext 216

The Director of BMSC has final authority in accepting students for courses.

APPLICATION FEE

One hundred dollar application fee (cheque or money order payable to Bamfield Marine Science Centre, or credit card by phone) refundable only upon course cancellation (applied to fees for room and board upon acceptance).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

  1. One set of transcripts for all post-secondary academic activities (official or un-official).
  2. A brief statement of interest (max 300 words, explaining the appropriateness of the fall program to your own professional development

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED – TO USE SCUBA
Review: BMSC dive safety policy at http://www.bms.bc.ca/facilities/diving/diving.html
Note: All certification must be valid to the end of the course period.

  1. Copy of nationally recognized SCUBA certification (eg. PADI, ACUC, SSI, CMAS, BSAC, SDI, NAUI).
  2. Signed BMSC SCUBA Diver Liability Waiver (http://www.bms.bc.ca/facilities/diving/diving.html).
  3. Completed BMSC SCUBA Diver Clearance Form (http://www.bms.bc.ca/facilities/diving/diving.html).
  4. Completed SCUBA Dive medical examination form. Alternatively, current dive medical examination form from BMSC last summer, PADI, etc.)
  5. Evidence of equipment service within the last year (i.e. dated receipt, test certificate or report)
  6. Copy of valid First Aid certification that includes CPR.
  7. Copy of valid certification for Oxygen Administration.
  8. Copy of certification for Diver Rescue and Accident Management.

ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM:

Last name:   First name:

Nickname (what you prefer to be called if different from first name:

Current mailing address:

Number & Street:   City:

Province/State:

Postal/Zip code:

Permanent mailing address:

Number & Street:   City:

Province/State:

Postal/Zip code:

Phone:    Fax:

Email address (able to receive attachments):

Alternate email address:

Emergency contact - Name:   Phone:

Sex (for housing assignments):

Date of birth:      

Social Insurance Number (for scholarships:)

Pertinent medical issues (kept confidential):

Member university you attend:

Non-member university you attend:

Student ID number:

BMSC programs previousy attended:

How did you learn about BMSC?


Reference Information:

Name of Professor who will recommend you:

University:

Phone: Email:


Course Prerequisites:

Academic standing as of May 1, 2010:

Field of study of degree with major:

Prerequisite courses: If you are currently taking a prerequisite course, enter 'TBD'

Prereq University Course Name Course # Grade (or TBD)
Invert Biology
Ecology
Non-Vasc Plants
Statistics


Boat Use: (PCOC = Pleasure Craft Operato'rs Card. SVOP = Small Boat Operator's Permit)

Please select A, B, C, or D below:

A) I do not wish to operate boats.

B) I have a PCOC number:

C) I will obtain a PCOC and bring it with me.

D) If accepted, send me study material. I will pay $35 and write the PCOC exam when I arrive.


Do you plan to use SCUBA?

If YES, indicate you can bring required equipment. Note: BMSC provides SCUBA tanks ONLY.

Mask & snorkel
Fins
Exposure suit suitable for 7°C (dry suit preferred)
Hood, boots & gloves
Weight system
Buoyancy compensator with low pressure inflator
Regulator
Alternate air source
Submersible pressure gauge
Underwater compass
Bottom timer (i.e. dive watch)
Primary dive light
Back-up dive light
Dive knife
Audible emergency signal device (whistle)
Visual emergency signal device (signal sausage)
Small gear bag (i.e. small, mesh goody bag)
Logbook (minimum 12 dives in 12 months prior to course)

Accommodation:

Students typically share rooms. If known, name your preferred roommate:

Do you plan to rent bedding?

Dietary preferences:

Meals always include a meat option and a vegetarian option. To help us determine how much food to order and prepare, please indicate your preferences below. If you indicate that you eat chicken, you will be expected to take the meat option when chicken is served. You may alter your preferences after you arrive by talking to kitchen staff.

Do you eat:

- a vegetarian diet? If YES, do you eat milk and eggs?

- beef?

- pork?

- chicken?

- fish?

List dietary sensitivities or allergies:  

List dietary preferences:


By submitting this form, I certify that the above information is complete and accurate. I acknowledge that failure to disclose complete and accurate information may result in denial of admission or dismissal from BMSC. I acknowledge that physical injury and death are risks inherent in the use of these facilities, and I assume all associated risks and I agree not to claim against BMSC for those risks. I agree to hold BMSC harmless from any and all injuries, damages and liabilities that may occur in the course of my visit, except for negligent acts or omissions of BMSC or its employees, students or agents acting in the scope of their duties.

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100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield, BC
Canada, V0R 1B0
Phone: (250) 728-3301
Fax: (250) 728-3452
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