High School Graduation OR be 19 years old on the first day of classes
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT score of 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)
PTE Academic score of 54 overall (no sub-score less than 50)
Cambridge Assessment of English: C1 Advanced score of 174 overall (no sub-score less than 169)
CAEL CE score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)
GTEC CBT score of 1200 overall (minimum sub-scores: Reading 325; Writing 270; Speaking 260; Listening 335)
Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 105 for General Admission to most Certificate and Diploma programs, and Bachelor of Business Administration programs (exceptions: Nursing and certain other Health-related programs). Score of 115 for admission to Post-Degree programs (all majors) and Degree programs offered by Centre for Sport and Exercise Education.
The course requirements for the Associate Degree program credential are mandated by the provincial government. You must complete a total of 20 university transfer courses, and achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 ("C"), to obtain an Associate of Arts Degree. No course may be used to meet more than one of the specific requirements; 25% of your courses must be completed at Camosun College.
Well-rounded and academic
If you are fascinated by the whole world—everything from biology to chemistry to physics—but don't want to be limited to just one area of study, then the Associate of Science Degree (General Science) is a great choice. We offer a wide selection of math and science courses, most with strong lab components. General Science can lead to virtually any job requiring a general science background, from medicine to research or teaching.
What you'll learn
Camosun's General Science associate degree program is offered by the School of Arts & Science. This two-year, 20-course program will give you a well-rounded education in general science.
As a graduate, you can choose to continue your studies with a bachelor's degree. You'll also be ready for any career that requires a strong science background and wide general knowledge.
Work experience option
As an Associate Degree student, you can gain practical work experience through Co-op or an Internship. Work terms may be paid or unpaid, and are available after you've completed at least eight courses.
What to expect
Offered primarily at our Lansdowne campus, the Associate of Science Degree in General Science is a full-time two-year program that is also offered part-time and has a variety of course offerings. During your program, you can choose to take an optional internship or co-op work term.
This program contains a blend of arts and science courses to support the concept of a broad education.
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During your four academic terms, you will take 20 courses, including English, Math, arts and science courses. You will have the flexibility to chart your own academic path.
Years 1 and 2
, Course, Course Name, Number of Courses
Total courses, 20
Two of, First-year English, 2
Two of, Math
Must include MATH 100 or MATH 108, 2
Six of, Science
Must include at least one course in a Laboratory Science, 6
Six of, Second-year Science
Must include two or more subject areas, 6
Two of, Arts other than English
Excluding mathematics and laboratory sciences, 2
Two of, Elective in Arts, Science or other areas, 2
After you have completed at least eight courses, you can choose to complement your associate degree with a work term.
Co-op Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Co-op designation will be required to successfully complete two (2) Co-operative Work Experience courses:
All of, COOP WEP, Workplace Education, 0,
, ASDG 101*, Co-operative Work Experience 1, 4,
, ASDG 201, Co-operative Work Experience 2, 4,
Internship Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Internship designation will be required to complete a minimum of one (1) ASDG work experience course.
All of, COOP WEP, Workplace Education, 0,
, ASDG 102, Internship Work Experience 1, 4,
Optional, ASDG 202, Internship Work Experience 2, 4,
Medical Insurance - CAD $900 per year
