FIND A DOCTOR, CLINIC, OR DENTIST
Effective April 1, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the requirements for co-op work permits. Eligible international students at post-secondary institutions are no longer required to obtain a separate co-op work permit to complete co-op terms, internships, or practicums. Eligible students may use the on-campus work authorization on their 天美mv天美 study permit to participate in an 天美mv天美-approved work placement.
Work placements must still constitute no more than 50% of the total study program and be an essential component of the program. Work-hour limits remain unchanged. For additional details and eligibility requirements, please visit the webpage.
Find a doctor or clinic
In general, people in Canada either have a family doctor or general practitioner (GP), whom they make appointments to visit, or go to a walk-in clinic and see the physician on duty.
- Visit the website for more information.
- You are under no obligation to commit to the first doctor you visit so take your time to find someone who makes you feel comfortable. It may be possible to find someone who speaks your native language if it is commonly spoken in the Lower Mainland.
- If you do not have a family doctor, it can be beneficial to visit the same walk-in clinic every time you have a medical issue, as the clinic will keep a record of your medical history.
- Many students use the health services on campus at at the Burnaby campus.
Find a dentist
To find a dentist, contact the .
Dental services are not covered through the BC Medical Services Plan, but 天美mv天美 students do have some coverage via the SFSS/GSS Extended Health and Dental Plan. Visit the for details. If you're enrolled with a different extended health insurance provider (as is the case for some graduate Teaching Assistants), check with your provider for details of your coverage.