Biochemistry - Associate of Science Degree

2-Year Associate of Science Degree at Castlegar

Program Objectives

For students interested in earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry or a related field, this Associate of Science degree provides two years of university transferable courses that fulfill most or all ofthe requirements to enter the third year of a Major or Honours program in Biochemistry.

Program Requirements

To earn an Associate Degree in Biochemistry, a student must:

• Select a two-year program of study in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor. You may make an appointment by calling the Counseling Office at 1.888.953.1133, ext. 273. 
• Fulfill all the requirements for a General Associate of Science degree.
• Have earned an overall grade of "C" or better in each course (cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a four point scale) calculated on all the courses counting towards the Associate Degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Associate of Science degree in Biochemistry program requires the completion of Biology 12, Chemistry 11, English 12, Physics 11 with a grade of "C" or higher and Principles of Math 12 with a grade of “C+” or higher.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Course of Studies

The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the Associate of Science degree in biochemistry. Courses should always be chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.

Term 1

• ENGL 110-3: College Composition or
• ENGL 112-3: Introduction to Poetry and Drama
• BIOL 104-3: Biology I
• CHEM 110-3: Fundamentals of Chemistry or
• CHEM 122-3: General Chemistry I
• MATH 100-3: Calculus I
• PHYS 102-3: Basic Physics or
• PHYS 104-3: Fundamental Physics

Term 2

• ENGL 111-3: Introduction to Literature or
• ENGL 114-3: Introduction to Prose Fiction
• BIOL 106-3: Biology II
• CHEM 125-4: Foundations of Chemistry II
• MATH 101-3: Calculus II
• PHYS 103-3: Basic Physics II or
• PHYS 105-3: Fundamental Physics II

Term 3

Second-year science courses must be taken elsewhere, but you can take your second-year Arts electives here to fulfill the requirements of this Associate of Science degree.

• BIOL 204-3: Cell Biology
• CHEM 212-3: Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 222-3: Introductory Physical Chemistry
• MATH 200-3: Multivariable Calculus
• Science elective (3 credits - see notes)

Term 4

Second-year science courses must be taken elsewhere, but you can take your second-year Arts electives here to fulfill the requirements of this Associate of Science degree.

• BIOL 206-3:Introduction to Biochemistry
• CHEM 213-3:Organic Chemistry II
• 100 or 200 level Arts other than English (3 credits)
• 100 or 200 level Arts other than English (3 credits)
• Science elective(3 credits - see notes)

Notes:

1. Students transferring to UBC or UVic are advised to take Chemistry 220 as a second-year science elective.
2. Students transferring to SFU are advised to take Biology 202, Computer Science 100 and either Math 215 or Statistics 206 as science electives.
3. Students transferring to UNBC are advised to take Biology 200 and Biology 202 as second-year science electives.
4. Students transferring to TRU are advised to choose two of the following as science electives: Biology 202, Biology 212, either Computer Science 100 or Computer Science 132.