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Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science Degree

Associate of Science Degree

  • ID:OC10077
  • Level:Associate Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the first day of classes.

  • A minimum of 50% in any of:

    • Pre-calculus Grade 12

    • Principles of Mathematics 12

    • Adult Basic Education MATH 012

  • Or a minimum of 64% on the Calculus Readiness Test

  • Students who do not satisfy the Mathematics entrance requirement will be admissible to the first year of the Associate of Science program, subject to the following conditions:

  • Registration is restricted to courses for which the student satisfies the prerequisites. Registration in CHEM 111, COSC 111, MATH 112, and PHYS 111 is therefore, prohibited.

  • Students who do not satisfy the Mathematics entrance requirement are strongly advised to register in MATH 120 (Pre Calculus). Successful completion of this course will satisfy the Mathematics entrance requirement.

  • Students must successfully complete the Mathematics entrance requirement, as stated above, in their first year of studies.

English Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic version) Pharmacy Technician must have an overall band score of 6.5, Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)

  • *Language Proficiency Index (LPI) – Essay Score: 24/40 - Level 4

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)2, 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based)

  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL online or CAEL CE), Overall score 60

  • Pearson Test English (Academic), Overall score 56. No Communicative Skills score lower than 55

Course Information

Program Highlights

Uncover the physical and material world through observation, calculation and experimentation. Take courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics and astronomy that transfer to university. Hone skills in mathematical and scientific reasoning, computer and technological literacy, research and  evaluative skills, analysis, synthesis and integration of knowledge, as well as critical thinking and problem solving.

Program Details

The Associate of Science degree is a provincial credential offered by many institutions in the BC Transfer System. The associate degree provides an educational experience that prepares students for life as an educated person, and lays a solid foundation for further study.

The associate degree curriculum consists of two years of university-level study in a variety of academic areas. Students are required to complete a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines. Since many students will continue their studies, the requirements are sufficiently flexible to enable students to complete the required prerequisites for upper-level course work in their intended major. Students will be exposed to a program of study that seeks to develop:

  • an interest in and curiosity about the world around them

  • an understanding of the global context in which they live and work

  • an appreciation of intellectual thought and human creativity

  • an openness to a variety of viewpoints

  • a capacity for and interest in self-directed life-long learning

  • an acceptance of the social responsibilities that come with the benefits of advanced learning.

In addition, the program of study should develop and improve those skills essential for academic success at an advanced intellectual level. They include but are not limited to:

  • advanced reading comprehension

  • effective written and oral communications

  • mathematical and scientific reasoning

  • computer and technological literacy

  • research and evaluative skills

  • analysis, synthesis, and integration of knowledge

  • critical thinking and problem solving

  • application of theoretical understanding to practice

  • working collaboratively.

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Six 100-Level English Credits

Students should complete two of the following:

Recommended 100-Level Science credits

 (total of 6 credits)

(total of 6 credits)

(total of 6 credits)

Six elective Arts or Science credits

The following Science elective courses are recommended:

Second-Year Requirements

  • Specific second-year courses are required for some majors. Students planning to transfer after second year, should consult the calendar of the university they plan to transfer to for second-year course requirements.

Courses with Laboratories

  • In many science courses that include both a lecture component and a laboratory component, students are required to complete and pass each part independently in order to pass the course. Students should be aware of all the requirements that must be met to attain a passing grade in any course.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

500 CAD/year

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