Certificate in University Transfer - Computing Science and Software Systems

Start your computing science degree at VCC in a supportive learning environment with attentive instructors. Credits transfer to post-secondary institutions across British Columbia. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Incorporate critical thinking into theoretical reasoning and decision making. Work collaboratively in computing laboratory activities. Utilize information literacy abilities to determine the nature and extent of information required. Develop appropriate presentation styles to produce clear and accurate written, verbal, and visual communication for clients and other professionals. Utilize accepted research processes and abilities in all professional enquiries, communications, and scholarship. Apply scientific and quantitative methodology as well as analytical skills. Apply problem-solving in math and computer programming.

Grade 12 graduation, or equivalent; Knowledge of English demonstrated by one of the following: English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent or English Language Proficiency at a minimum English 12 ‘C+’ level; Knowledge of mathematics demonstrated by one of the following: Precalculus 12 with a minimum 'B' grade, or equivalent or Math 0983 and MATH 0993 both with a minimum 'B' grade, or equivalent or Math 1020 with a minimum 'C' grade, or equivalent or VCC Math Precalculus Assessment Test (MPT) with a minimum 72% grade; Knowledge of science demonstrated by one of the following: Physics 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or PHYS 0983 and PHYS 0993 both with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent or Chemistry 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or CHEM 0983 and CHEM 0993 both with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent or Biology 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or BIOL 0983 and BIOL 0993 both with a minimum 'C+' grade, or equivalent. 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