High School Programs

The DRC is pleased to be able to offer high school programs geared towards Grade 11 students. These programs have been designed to offer high school students the opportunity to explore cancer research from the front lines and learn the latest techniques being used today in the fight against cancer.

High School Internship Program

The High School Internship Program (HSIP) is an 8-week summer program that runs from July-August each summer. Students need to apply by March 1st of every year. All Secondary schools on Vancouver Island are eligible to nominate (2) Grade 11 students. Interested students should contact the science department at their school to inquire about the school's internal process for determining the nominees.

Highschool Internship Guidelines

Highschool Internship Application Form 

Previous HSIP Programs:

2011  I  2010  I  2009  I  2008  I  2007  I  2006  I  2005  I  2004

Cancer Education Retreat

Cancer Education Retreat is a day filled with educational seminars on cancer biology, how research impacts cancer treatments and the process of polymerase chain reaction. Students who apply to the HSIP are invited to attend this fun one-day session held in April of each year. Students are given samples to perform PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Once the results are obtained, the students determine the treatment options best suited to their patient by combining the patient's information and the PCR results.

2012 Cancer Eductation Retreat will be April 21st  from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  BCCA Cancer Education for Educators

This program has been designed to offer teachers of all grade levels the opportunity to visit the DRC and to participate in sessions led by residents and researchers in their fields. In addition to learning about the latest cancer understandings and developments in treatment, the sessions will offer some information about programs and resources offered at the centre that may offer assistance in dealing with colleagues, students and families affected by cancer. This includes information packages about our high school programs, cancer prevention and youth in philanthropy activities.

For more information about the high school programs, please contact Angela Lum, Administrative Assistant, at 250.519.5700 or via email drcadmin@bccancer.bc.ca