Associate of Science (Computer Science) Degree

Diploma: Associate Degree

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Complete the first two years of undergraduate science in computer science in a supportive, engaging environment at VCC. Earn an Associate Degree or credits that transfer to post-secondary institutions across British Columbia.

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Associate Degree
Length	The expected length of the program is two years. There is also the option of part-time studies, which would result in a longer time frame for completion of the credential. The maximum allowable time for students to complete the program is five years.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Jan, May, Sep

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Associate Degree
Length	The expected length of the program is two years. There is also the option of part-time studies, which would result in a longer time frame for completion of the credential. The maximum allowable time for students to complete the program is five years.
Hours
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates
PGWP	Not listed as eligible

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Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent
Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum ‘B’ grade, or equivalent
One of the following:
- Biology 11 or 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or
- Chemistry 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or
- Physics 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or
- Equivalent

Notes:

Students are required to have successfully completed prerequisite courses leading to courses in the Associate degree (for example: prerequisite course Chemistry 12 or equivalent needs to be successfully completed in order to take CHEM 1121 Chemistry 1; a minimum of a ‘B’ grade in English 12 or equivalent is required to take ENGL 1100 English 1). See the requirements for each course.
Specific post-secondary level courses may be used to substitute for secondary school courses at the discretion of the appropriate departments.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

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Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Part- or Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$15,084
Student union	$290
College initiative	$178
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$296
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$570	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$657	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$17,163

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Tuition deposit		non-refundable Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee
Tuition
Student union
College initiative
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$296
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance		Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass		Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation
Total

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

* Tuition and other fees are approximate and subject to increase up to 5% per year. Students will be required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.

Application Process

Application information is not available at the moment.

International students must contact International Education advisors to confirm their study eligibility and the Continuing Studies (CS) department to verify their program eligibility.

Application information is not available at the moment.

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