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LENGTH OF STUDY:
2 years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Science Degree

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Open the doors of possibility and have plenty of
career options. The world of science is diverse and
expansive, touching almost every industry in today’s
global economy, meaning you will be at the top of
the list for high-demand and well-paying careers.
Get freedom of choice with your general associate of
science degree. You will not have to decide on which
specialty you would like right away, but you will open
the doors of possibility and have plenty of career
options, plus be prepped for further education.
Choose this program if you love figuring out how
things work and want to give yourself time to decide
on the future path that is right for you.

Designed to give you a balanced variety of courses,
you will have your pick of biology and chemistry
classes, including lab sessions. In addition, your
associate degree lets you explore other subject areas
like English Studies 12, mathematics and general
arts.

CAREERS INCLUDE

— Biochemistry and biotechnology

— Fisheries and aquaculture biology

— Health, sports and nutrition consulting
— Journalism and illustration

— Kinesiology

— Laboratory manager

— Medicine and medical research

— Pharmacy and pharmaceutical research
— Waste control and pollution regulation
— Wildlife biology

Admission Requirements

Admission to an Associate of Science degree program
requires the completion of English Studies 12 with

a grade of “C” or higher and Pre-calculus 12 or
Principles of Math 12 with a grade of “C+” or higher.
Other prerequisites depend on the courses chosen to
make up the degree, and should be determined with
the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor. Students
who lack the admission requirements may still gain
admission to the program by taking a combination of
academic upgrading and university courses during
the first year. This mode of entry may extend the
length of their program.

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General Associate of Science Degree

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

60 semester credits of first and second year courses. These must include a minimum of 18 credits in
Science at the second-year level taken in two or more subject areas.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A. 6 credits in first-year English; and

B. 6 credits in Mathematics which shall include at least 3 credits in Calculus; and

C. 36 credits in Science, which shall include at least 3 credits in a laboratory science; and

D. 6 credits in Arts other than English
(excluding Mathematics and Laboratory-based Science courses); and

E. 6 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas.

GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE:

Course/Programs Credits Conditions

English 6 100-level
Mathematics 6 At least 3 credits from math 100, 101, 200
Science 36 100-level or higher

At least 3 credits in a laboratory-based science

At least 18 credits at the 200-level or higher in at least
two subject areas.

Arts Elective 6 100-level or higher, excluding English Studies 12

University Transfers 6 100-level or higher. May be arts or science courses or other
subjects, (eg. commerce) with university transfer credits.

Total 60

Contact

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES ADMISSIONS
Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233

Direct: 250.365.1233

Email: admissions@selkirk.ca

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