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Associate of Science

Peralta Community College District - Laney College

Oakland, United States
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: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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

Completed secondary school with translated diploma and transcripts
No minimum GPA published
English shown by TOEFL iBT 67
IELTS 6.4
Duolingo 89 or Guided Self Placement
Otherwise ESOL first.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary school (diploma and complete transcripts translated into English, College transcripts if any), Valid passport, Bank statement showing 25,970 USD for one year, 500-Word essay, Immunization and TB history, 50 USD fee, Transfer F-1 students also send current I-20s and visa.

Language tests

IELTS 6.4
TOEFL iBT 67
Duolingo 89

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Associate of Science. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$13,410 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$250 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Science Engineering & Math
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	20
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.