Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences to accept first students in 2013
The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) opened its doors on Sept. 6 in Port Alberni, British Columbia.
PCU-WHS will offer distance and on-site degree programs in occupational safety and health, rehabilitation and disability management to students internationally.
The not-for-profit university has launched a $3 million campaign to raise funds for capital projects and curriculum development. At the opening ceremony, B.C. Minister of Labour Stephanie Cadieux announced that the provincial government, through WorkSafeBC, would donate $250,000 to establish a chair in workplace health sciences.
PCU-WHS expects to welcome the first students enrolled in its degree programs in the fall of 2013. Courses currently under development are subject to the conditions of the Degree Quality Assessment Board of the B.C. provincial government.
