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Associate of Physics and Mathematics Emphasis

Okanagan College

  • Kelowna, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Two-year associate degree with a Physics and Mathematics emphasis that transfers to university science programmes.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Science in Physics and Mathematics Emphasis to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in MATH 112 plus another maths course
  • 12 credits in biology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Further study toward a four-year Bachelor of Science at a university (page names transfer
  • No specific jobs)

Curriculum

  • Sixty credits (at least 20 courses) of first- and second-year study: two English courses
  • MATH 112 plus another maths course
  • 12 credits in biology
  • Chemistry and physics
  • 24 other science credits including second-year courses
  • And arts electives. Combined Physics and Mathematics emphasis in second year. At least half the credits are taken at Okanagan College.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • B.C. Graduation or equivalent (or age 19+ out of school one year)
  • English 12 at 60% or alternatives
  • Maths 50% in Pre-Calculus 12 or Principles of Math 12 or 64% on the Calculus Readiness Test
  • English 12 or alternatives
  • Science and maths prerequisites by emphasis.

Accepted academic background

B.C. Secondary school graduation (or equivalent) with English 12 or alternatives and programme-specific maths, Mature applicants 19+ out of school one year.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 56
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and that the programme is open to international students. Apply online via EducationPlannerBC and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts
  2. English test results if required
  3. Post-secondary credentials and a passport copy. Receive the Conditional Offer of Acceptance and accept it in myOkanagan. Pay the admission deposit stated in the offer. Get the Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit. Attend International Student Orientation and complete the Pre-Arrival Guide.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,878 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$48,326 CAD

Program details

CampusKelowna
Faculty or schoolScience
DepartmentScience in Physics and Mathematics Emphasis
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.