Associate of Science

Also called “biological chemistry,” this growing field of scientific study explains how living organisms survive and thrive through their internal chemical processes. Biochemical research is one of the most successful fields at examining living processes and today is part of almost all areas of life sciences research. As a professional biochemist you will make valuable contributions to this vital research and set your path for career success.
Take this program if you are fascinated by living organisms and how their biological molecules contribute to the functioning of their entire beings. Take this program if you are fascinated by life in general and want to understand its complex scientific inner workings and play an active role in discovering more about living beings’ interconnectedness.

Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have received their primary education in a

language other than English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of the

following ways:

(a) completion of BC English 12 with a minimum final grade of C+ at an English curriculum secondary

school where English is the primary language

(b) completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher level) with a minimum

grade of 3 or C

(c) completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College English Language

Program with a minimum of ”C+” (60%)average in core subjects and provincial level English 51,

with at least a "C+"grade