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This program is for you if you’re fascinated by living organisms and how their biological molecules contribute to the functioning of their entire beings. Take this program if you’re 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. You'll learn about cell biology, microbiology, genetics and organic chemistry as you gain two years of credit toward a university degree.
You’ll get one-on-one attention from our skilled instructors and learn in our state-of-the-art biology teaching lab. Plus, you’ll have plenty of time to explore our natural outdoor region and get great hands-on field lab experiences.
You can get started on your biology major and work towards your bachelor of nursing, medicine, physical education and more. Study in class and apply your knowledge in labs, as you learn about subjects including cell biology, genetics and biochemistry.
Combining in class theory with hands-on chemical labs, you’ll get the experience you need to set you up for success. Our program gives you chemistry fundamentals so you’ll be ready for further education in areas like engineering, nutrition, pharmacy and science degrees, as you learn the basics of equipment usage, measurement of physical and chemical properties and chemical syntheses. Basic chemical principles are vital in all areas of science. Understanding how chemicals are structured, operate independently, and interact together, can take you a long way in your chosen science career.
Selkirk College offers elective courses in computer science.
These elective courses are transferable to a variety of post-secondary institutions. Course requirements vary among post-secondary institutions. We advise that you plan your program with a Selkirk College counsellor or contact the UAS School Chair for information on transferability.
Engineers are thinkers and builders who apply science and math to every aspect of modern life. They design and develop the products and processes that we use every day. Let your imagination run free as you learn how to successfully design and create lasting structures from the ground up. Engineering is a solid career path leading to high-paying jobs and satisfying work. You’ll learn how to make your mark in physical structures in our first-year Engineering Transfer (Applied Science) program.
Our program will get you started on your way to becoming a successful professional pharmacist and having a fulfilling career in medicine arts. Fulfill the admissions requirements for an entry-to-practice PharmD degree in the beautiful West Kootenay region.
Get freedom of choice with your General Associate of Science degree. You won’t have to decide on which specialty you’d like right away, but you will open the doors of possibility and have plenty of career options, plus be prepped for further education. Choose this program if you love figuring out how things work and want to give yourself time to decide on the future path that’s right for you.
A Geography degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to begin a variety of rewarding careers. Geographers work as urban planners, GIS technicians and analysts, disaster preparedness planners, teachers, environmental scientists, remote sensing analysts, transportation planners, demographers, hydrologists and in a variety of other areas.
Selkirk College offers a great start to an undergraduate degree in geology. After completing your first year at Selkirk, you can go on to most universities and continue into the second year of a geology degree program. If science isn’t your passion, but you need science credit for another program or degree, geology is a great option for students coming from a wide variety of backgrounds. Geology provides an integrated perspective because it is a synthesis of chemistry, physics, geography, biology and mathematics.
Selkirk College offers a great start to an undergraduate degree in mathematics or statistics. Starting with your first year here at Selkirk, you can go on to most universities and continue into the second year of a mathematics degree. If math isn’t your passion, but you need it for another program or degree you are interested, we offer a variety of courses for non-math types as well.