| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Biology - Associate of Science Degree program at Selkirk College provides a comprehensive foundation in biological sciences, emphasizing hands-on experiences and critical thinking skills development. It prepares students for careers in biology and related fields, such as biological research, environmental science, and health sciences, or for further studies in biology. The program includes courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as arts and general electives.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Biology - Associate of Science Degree program at Selkirk College offers a solid foundation in biological sciences, preparing students for careers in various fields or further study in biology. The program emphasizes hands-on experiences and critical thinking skills development through research proposals, laboratory analysis, and problem-solving.
Objectives:
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of biological principles and processes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecosystem levels.
- Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques and scientific methods.
- Prepare students for careers in biology and related fields or further studies in biology.
Outline:
Year 1
Term 1
- BIOL 104 - Biology I
- CHEM 110 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry I (or CHEM 122 - General Chemistry I)
- ENGL 110 - College Composition
- MATH 100 - Calculus I
- PHYS 102 - Basic Physics I (or PHYS 104 - Fundamental Physics I)
Term 2
- BIOL 106 - Biology II
- CHEM 125 - Foundations Of Chemistry II
- ENGL 111 - Introduction to Literature
- MATH 101 - Calculus II
- PHYS 103 - Basic Physics II (or PHYS 105 - Fundamental Physics II)
Year 2
Term 3
- BIOL 204 - Cell Biology
- CHEM 212 - Organic Chemistry I
- Arts Elective (100- or 200-level)
- General Elective (100- or 200-level)
Term 4
- BIOL 202 - Principles of Genetics
- BIOL 206 - Introductory Biochemistry
- CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II
- STAT 206 - Statistics
Careers:
Graduates of the Biology - Associate of Science Degree program may pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Biological research
- Environmental science
- Biotechnology
- Health sciences
- Education
- Science writing
- Policymaking The program also prepares students for further studies in biology, such as pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology or related fields.
Entry Requirements:
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the University Arts and Sciences program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified: Minimum grade of 67% in Math 12 or Pre-Calc 12 Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. Biology 12 and Chemistry 11 with a minimum grade of 67% Additional Requirements Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the college’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions. Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency. Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement. 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.
