Back to search
AssociateRecommended
Associate of General Studies Science
- Castlegar, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Flexible two-year associate science degree with a choice of biology and chemistry classes.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of General Studies Science
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: chemistry
- calculus
- physics.
Career outcomes
- Further study in science
- wide range of science-related careers
Curriculum
- Sixty credits of university-level study over two years: biology I and II
- chemistry
- calculus
- physics
- English composition and literature
- with laboratory sessions and electives in mathematics and general arts
- designed for transfer into science degrees.
Entry requirements
Academic
- BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
- or age 19 or over as a mature student
- with English Studies 12 at 60 percent and other prerequisites for the chosen degree. International applicants meet the English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
- no band below 5.5).
Accepted academic background
BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
- test scores
- passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,860 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Castlegar Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University Arts & Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $15,860 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6.