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University Transfer – Science

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

Tuition: 18037*
Credential: Certificate
Length: 1 0 year
Hours: Full-time
Delivery: Class-based
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Campus: Broadway Broadway
Start Dates: Jan, May, Sep
 
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What you will learn

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

  • Solve a wide range of problems related to mathematics and science at the 1st year level
  • Produce high quality oral presentations and written materials
  • Apply theoretical knowledge and technical skills in solving problems
  • Complete projects both independently and in teams
  • Use their scientific educational experiences as a solid foundation for academic readiness in 2nd year science

What to expect

The courses are presented using a variety of face-to-face and online instructional strategies, resources and activities including lectures, laboratories, field trips, demonstrations, guest speakers, case studies, and applied practical experiences.

Admission requirements

Program-specific

  • 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 

General

  • Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
  • International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
  • Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
  • All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit VCC International - English Requirements [PDF].   

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.

Courses *

Prior learning assessment and recognition

For students attempting the assured pathway to Simon Fraser University, PLAR is not allowed, as per the agreement with SFU. 

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)

Fees and other costs *

Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Tuition Deposit

10000 (10000 non-refundable)

Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.

Fee descriptionFee AmountNotes
Application fee145
Tuition Tuition 18037
Student union128
College initiative89
Materials0 not including textbooks
Campus resource181
Laundry0
Tools (deposit)0
Coverall (deposit)0
Uniform (deposit)0
Medical and Dental 275
Temporary Medical Insurance 149
U-PASS 310
Graduation45
Program-specific extra fees0
Total
Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. For information and prices, visit the VCC Bookstore.

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First-Year University Transfer Science
Jan 2025
(Winter term)
February 01, 2024
May 2024
(Spring/Summer term)
June 01, 2023
Sep 2024
(Fall term)
October 01, 2023

STATUS INFORMATION

  • Apply Now: Qualified applicants may receive offers of admission if seats are available, or placed on waitlists if seats are full.
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