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Associate of Science
- Vancouver, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
A four-year science degree with more than thirty majors and an optional co-op.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Paid co-op work terms
- On-campus research awards and further study
Curriculum
- Four years. About a year of foundation university courses (mathematics and a laboratory science are needed for entry)
- Then a major from over thirty options such as biology
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Earth sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology and statistics
- With optional minors. Co-op in behavioural neuroscience
- Biology
- Computer science
- Economics and psychology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school completion with a minimum 60% average in four academic Grade 12 courses (or BC equivalent
- India 75% best four for State Boards/NIOS
- 70% CBSE/ISC
- British system five O-level/GCSE passes at C plus three A-levels at D)
- Science needs two natural science courses
- Engineering needs Chemistry 12 and Physics 12
- Math Placement Test unless exempt
- Minimum age 15
- English test or Columbia's internal Language and Writing Assessment
- Additional academic criteria: Minimum 60% average in four academic Grade 12 courses (or BC equivalent)
- India: 75% best four (State Boards
- NIOS) or 70% (CBSE
- ISC)
- British system: five O-level/GCSE passes at C average plus three A-levels at D or four AS
Accepted academic background
High school completion or equivalent; Science needs two natural science courses; Engineering (University Transfer) needs Chemistry 12 and Physics 12; applicants below entry may be offered University Preparatory; Math Placement Test for all new students unless exempt; minimum age 15
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 55
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,200 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $200 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, 438 Terminal Avenue |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University Transfer & Associate Degrees |
| Department | Department of Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
13 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
12 Mar 2027
118 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
216 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 12 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,200 CAD per year. The application fee is $200 CAD. The deposit is $1,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 55, Duolingo 100.