University Transfer – Science

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Start your science degree at VCC in a supportive learning environment with attentive instructors. Credits transfer to post-secondary institutions across British Columbia.

Tuition N/A
Credential Certificate
Length The expected length of the program is 12 months, spread over three full semesters. 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 three years. For the assured pathways to SFU, the maximum time for completion is 16 months. For the competitive admission to SFU, the maximum time for completion is 3 years.
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Delivery Class-based
Campus Broadway
Start Dates Jan, May, Sep
Tuition N/A
Credential Certificate
Length The expected length of the program is 12 months, spread over three full semesters. 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 three years. For the assured pathways to SFU, the maximum time for completion is 16 months. For the competitive admission to SFU, the maximum time for completion is 3 years.
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Delivery Class-based
Campus Broadway
Start Dates Jan, Sep
PGWP Eligible

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Admission Requirement

  • Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent

  • Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum B’ grade, or equivalent

Notes

  • Students are required to have successfully completed prerequisite course(s) or equivalents leading to courses in the Certificate (for example: prerequisite course Chemistry 12, or equivalent, needs to be successfully completed in order to take CHEM 1121 Chemistry 1). Please see the requirements for each course.

  • Specific post-secondary level courses may be used to substitute for high school courses

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.

Recommended Characteristics

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Motivated and positive attitude towards learning.
  • Possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Some word processing experience and basic computer skills required.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

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Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

Full-time Specific Requirements for the Science Certificate A. 3 credits in first-year English; and B. 6 credits of Calculus; and C. 15 credits in Science; and D. 6 additional credits of courses in Arts or Science Courses

Students do not have to declare their intention of completing the University Transfer Science Certificate credential before beginning to take courses. Courses are open to any student who meets the general and specific requirements for the course.

Students will need to meet the admission requirements to the program before courses can be used to complete the University Transfer Science Certificate. No course will be used to meet more than one of the specific requirements (for example, MATH 1120 as both a Science requirement and as an additional Arts and Science requirement). Students must complete: A. English Requirement (3 credits)
ENGL 1100 English 1 3
or ENGL 1101 English
B.  Math Requirements (6 credits) Students must take:
MATH 1100 Calculus 1 3
MATH 1200 Calculus 2 3
C. Science Requirements (minimum of 15 credits) Any course such as, but not limited to, the following:
BIOL 1100 Biology 1 4
BIOL 1200 Biology 2 4
BIOL 1120 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 4
BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 4
CHEM 1121 Chemistry 1 4
CHEM 1223 Chemistry 2 4
CMPT 1010 Introduction to Computer Programming 1 3
CMPT 1020 Introduction to Computer Programming 2 3
GEOG 1110 Earth Systems 3
MATH 1020 Precalculus 3
MATH 1120 Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 1111 Introduction to Statistics 3
MATH 1190 Mathematics for Teachers 3
MATH 1221 Applied Linear Algebra 3
MATH 1210 Mathematics for the Arts 3
MATH 2251 Calculus 3 3
MATH 2310 Ordinary Differential Equations 3
MATH 2700 Probability and Statistics for Science and Engineering 3
PHYS 1100 Physics 1 4
PHYS 1200 Physics 2 4
PHYS 1110 Introduction to Astronomy 3
PHYS 1170 Mechanics 1 3
SCIE 1100 Engineering, Technology and Society 3
SCIE 1151 Engineering Graphics & Design 3
SCIE 1180 Introduction to Engineering Analysis 3
Institutions have the discretion to not accept MATH 1020 for transfer. Check with receiving institution to ensure transferability. D. Additional Arts and Science courses (minimum 6 credits) Any courses from those in list C above or from (but not limited to) the following:
BIOL 2104 Introduction to Ecology 3
ECON 1100 Microeconomics 3
ECON 1200 Macroeconomics 3
ENGL 1200 English 2 3
ENGL 1102 English 3
GEOG 1100 Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography 3
GEOG 2241 Social Geography 3
INDG 1100 Introduction to First Nations & Indigenous Studies 3
PSYC 1100 Psychology 1 3
PSYC 1200 Psychology 2 3
SOCI 1100 Sociology 1: Intro to Sociology 3
SOCI 1200 Sociology 2: Canadian Society 3
SCIE 1110 Professional Communication 3
  SFU Competitive Admission Pathway The SFU assured admission pathway does not apply to international students. VCC UTSC students may be eligible to enter FSci programs based on the existing college transfer criteria for SFU admission (24 credits of transferable coursework and meeting the competitive admission GPA requirement for the Faculty of Science set for the specific term of admission), plus program-specific requirements (http://www.sfu.ca/students/admission-requirements/canadian-transfer/college-university.html.html). Applicants must meet the general SFU English language and quantitative admission requirements.   Option A: Bachelor of Science – Biological Sciences second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) BIOL 1100 - Biology 1 (4 credits) BIOL 1200 - Biology 2 (4 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) Option B: Bachelor of Science – Chemistry second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) Two of: ECON 1100 - Microeconomics (3 credits) ECON 1200 - Macroeconomics (3 credits) PSYC 1100 - Psychology 1 (3 credits) PSYC 1200 - Psychology 2 (3 credits) SOCI 1100 - Introductory Sociology (3 credits) SOCI 1200 - Canadian Society (3 credits) Option C: Bachelor of Science – Applied Mathematics second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) MATH 1120 - Discrete Mathematics (3 credits) MATH 1221* – Applied Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 2700 - Probability and Statistics for Science and Engineering (3 credits) CMPT 1010 – Introduction to Computer Programming 1 (3 credits) CMPT 1020 - Introduction to Computer Programming 2 (3 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) *For assured admission to SFU a minimum B grade is required Option D: Bachelor of Science – Mathematics second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) MATH 1120 - Discrete Mathematics (3 credits) MATH 1221* – Applied Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 2700 - Probability and Statistics for Science and Engineering (3 credits) CMPT 1010 – Introduction to Computer Programming 1 (3 credits) CMPT 1020 - Introduction to Computer Programming 2 (3 credits) Two of: ECON 1100 - Microeconomics (3 credits) ECON 1200 - Macroeconomics (3 credits) PSYC 1100 - Psychology 1 (3 credits) PSYC 1200 - Psychology 2 (3 credits) SOCI 1100 - Introductory Sociology (3 credits) SOCI 1200 - Canadian Society (3 credits) *For assured admission to SFU a minimum B grade is required Option E: Bachelor of Science – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) BIOL 1100 - Biology 1 (4 credits) BIOL 1200 - Biology 2 (4 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) Option F: Bachelor of Science – Physics second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) MATH 1221 – Applied Linear Algebra (3 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) CMPT 1010 – Introduction to Computer Programming 1 (3 credits) CMPT 1020 - Introduction to Computer Programming 2 (3 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) Option G: Bachelor of Science – Applied Physics second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) MATH 1221 – Applied Linear Algebra (3 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) CMPT 1010 – Introduction to Computer Programming 1 (3 credits) CMPT 1020 - Introduction to Computer Programming 2 (3 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) Option H: Bachelor of Science – Biological Physics second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) BIOL 1100 - Biology 1 (4 credits) BIOL 1200 - Biology 2 (4 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits) Option I: Bachelor of Science – Statistics second-year transfer to SFU Students must complete: ENGL 1100 - University Transfer English 1 (3 credits) or ENGL 1101 - English 1101 (3 credits) MATH 1100 - Calculus 1 (3 credits) MATH 1200 - Calculus 2 (3 credits) MATH 2700 - Probability and Statistics for Science and Engineering (3 credits) MATH 1221 – Applied Linear Algebra (3 credits) MATH 2251 - Calculus III (3 credits) CMPT 1010 – Introduction to Computer Programming 1 (3 credits) CMPT 1020 - Introduction to Computer Programming 2 (3 credits) Two of: ECON 1100 - Microeconomics (3 credits) ECON 1200 - Macroeconomics (3 credits) PSYC 1100 - Psychology 1 (3 credits) PSYC 1200 - Psychology 2 (3 credits) SOCI 1100 - Introductory Sociology (3 credits) SOCI 1200 - Canadian Society (3 credits) MATH 1120 - Discrete Mathematics (3 credits) CHEM 1121- Chemistry 1 (4 credits) CHEM 1223- Chemistry 2 (4 credits) PHYS 1100 - Physics 1 (4 credits) PHYS 1200 - Physics 2 (4 credits)

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 $5,486
Student union $145
College initiative $91
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $110
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $285 Provided by Student Union
U-Pass $329 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $6,525

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 $10,600 $10,000 non-refundable

Tuition deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Application fee $145
Tuition $19,329
Student union $145
College initiative $95
Materials not including textbooks
Campus resource $110
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental $285 Provided by Student Union
Temporary medical insurance $149 Medical Insurance for International Students
U-Pass $329 Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation $45
Total $20,714
  • 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

Are you interested in this program? To apply to this pathway, please submit your application to the University Transfer Science Certificate program. Don't forget to:

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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Program information

Program head name

janedoe@vcc.ca

Advising

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: studentservice@vcc.ca

For International students

study@vcc.ca

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.