Associate Degree in Biology and Medicine (Pre-Major)

The Biology and Medicine Pre-Major is flexible to your goals serving as the 1st two years of a bachelor’s degree in life sciences and a diverse range of health professions.
Our second year labs include exciting procedures like CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing You can also gain experience in a Containment Level 2 Microbiology facility Through coursework you’ll develop strong skills in the laboratory and field, technical writing, and data analysis and collection. Dedicated instructors and mentors will help you to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge.
Our Biology and Medicine Pre-Major Associate degree helps lay out the courses you may need for the first two years of study toward a degree in Biology. This Associate degree also provides the course prerequisites for admission into the UBC School of Medicine while providing two of the first three required years of study before applying to medical school. Education Advisors are available to assist in course selection to ensure all requirements for your particular path are met.
Our Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge and Guaranteed Admission agreement with University of Victoria get you started on the right foot at the College before you transfer to university.

Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
Either a minimum of 65% in MATH 090, MATH 100, or Principles 12; or Pre-Calculus 11 and Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum of 65%; or Pre-Calculus 12 and a minimum of 75% in Calculus 12.
Minimum 60% in Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12
Basic computer skills recommended

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

TOEFL iBT – TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall 80 with minimum 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking

IELTS Academic – International English language testing system: Direct entry academic program requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Conditional admit requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; English Language Program pathway: Less than 6.0 overall

CAEL-CE – Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: Computer Edition (CE) score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): PTE Academic – Academic overall 56