Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology Co-op
Want to graduate with paid work experience from a top employer already on your resume? A Science Co-op in BPK can get you going. Hone your skills and knowledge in real industry scenarios, explore different roles and workplaces in B.C. or abroad, and build your networks and references. Plus, a Science Co-op can help you find work during any semester, not just over the job-competitive summer months.
CO-OP QUICK FACTS
- Integrate work experience with your academic studies and get the opportunity to gain a year or more of paid work experience during your program
- Complete a minimum of three work terms and earn a Co-operative Education Designation with your Bachelor of Science degree
- Join the co-op program early in your studies for the most flexibility when scheduling courses and work terms
- Apply two terms in advance of your first intended work term (e.g. apply to co-op in Fall to prepare for a Summer work term the following year)
- Recommended courses to help you secure a co-op placement include BPK 142, 143 and 241 (if you are a KIN major or minor), and you can take them concurrently with your co-op application (e.g. within two terms in advance of your intended work term)
- Minimum CGPA to apply: 2.5
- During each work term, you are enrolled in the Co-op Practicum course and maintain your status as a full-time student
- Visit the co-op website for upcoming application deadlines
Example biomedical physiology co-op roles
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Data Analyst
- Laboratory Assistant
- Obesity Medicine Assistant
- Physiotherapy Assistant
Example kinesiology co-op roles
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Kinesiology Assistant
- Laboratory Assistant
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Return to Work Planner
- Wellness Coordinator
Example behavioural neuroscience co-op roles
- Behavioural Interventionist
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Community Support Worker
- Disability Services Assistant
- Laboratory Analyst
- Research Technician
Biomedical physiology employers
Kinesiology employers
Behavioural neuroscience employers
Hear what BPK co-op students have to say…
Daniel Mao
The Right Shoe (Fall 2024), adidas, Germany (Spring/Summer 2024) and WorkSafeBC (Summer 2023)
The opportunity to intern at adidas came as a surprise to me, I was late into my seeking term and had been rejected by two potential co-ops already. But this posting came out of the blue and I decided to apply and put my name in the hat.
After two rounds of interviews and weeks of anxious waiting, I received a call from adidas informing me that I was going to their headquarters in Herzogenaurach. This internship was a transformative experience for me in that I was able to work and learn with some of the best people and leaders in their field.