Alexander College

Associate of Science

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Program Information

School:Alexander College
Degree:Associate; University Transfer
Field of Study:Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Physical Sciences
Description:The Associate of Science Degree is a two-year undergraduate degree offered by many institutions in the province of British Columbia and beyond. The Associate Degree program is designed to provide broad-based knowledge and experiences in preparation for entering the workforce, or as a foundation for further undergraduate study. Students within the Associate of Science Degree program will gain multi-disciplinary knowledge of natural and applied sciences, and develop their critical thinking and research skills. The program provides a comprehensive learning experience that also allows students to customize and focus their coursework in an area of personal interest such as biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics. Students can also fulfill a significant portion of their course work requirements for first year engineering and engineering diploma programs.
URL:Associate of Science at Alexander College
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $18,300

Each credit costs $285 for Domestic Students and $610 for International Students.


The cost per year is calculated for 30 credits

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Geology 
  •  Grade12 Mathematics 
Applicants must have successfully completed Secondary Education (12 years, or equivalent); or have mature student status; or post-secondary transfer. Applicants must also be proficient in English. University Transfer students must have at least 9 transferable post-secondary credits, with a cumulative GPA of 1.50 or higher. University transfer applicants with cumulative GPA’s below 1.50 may be admitted provisionally. Additionally, students must have completed at least 6 credits first-year biological or physical sciences (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology)and ALEX MATH 100, grade of ‘C’ or higher (or equivalent).
Application Notes : All courses at Alexander College have minimum English proficiency requirements. For more information, please visit: http://alexandercollege.ca/admissions-and-registration/english-proficiency/.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on January 09, 2023