Associate of Science Degree - Biology
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Credential
Associate Degree
Program Highlights
Are you curious about the living world? If you want to understand how life works and open the door to diverse career opportunities in the life sciences, consider an Associate of Science Degree - Biology at CapU.
Biology is the science that explores and explains the life within and around us, investigating everything from how molecules move within cells to how ecosystems flourish in varied environments. An Associates of Science Degree - Biology provides a firm foundation in the broad, exciting, and rapidly growing fields of life science. Our multidisciplinary and lab-focused curriculum emphasizes both the academic and applied skill sets you need to pursue opportunities in a range of fields including health, biotechnology, and conservation and resource management. You can also transfer 60 credits to other BC universities to continue your studies after graduation from CapU.
- Use the scientific method - generate hypotheses; predict outcomes; collect, analyze and interpret data; compile and interpret graphs and figures; draw sound conclusions; modify predictions and identify knowledge gaps.
- Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques - conduct planned experiments, operate laboratory equipment, prepare dissections.
- Communicate scientific information effectively - research and write annotated bibliographies, research and write essays and laboratory reports.
- Explain and apply the core biological concepts of evolution, structure and function, information flow, the transformation of energy and matter, and systems functioning and interconnections.
Intakes
| Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both |
| North Vancouver | Summer | Both |
Tuition and Fees Per Year
| Domestic Students | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Tuition | Fees | Total | ||
| Year 1 | $4,252 | $1,269 | $5,521 | ||
| Year 2 | $4,252 | $1,269 | $5,521 | ||
| Year 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Year 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Year 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Total | $8,504 | $2,538 | $11,042 | ||
Note: Fees are subject to change. Some programs have fees for supplies and equipment that aren’t included in the estimate. To get an idea of what you’ll pay to study at CapU, try out our Tuition & Fees Estimator.
Total program credits: 64.00
Program Notes
Please see Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees in the University Calendar for clarification of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science electives.
Important Dates
Application Dates
May 1, 2018 - May 7, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 4, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
May 1, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Sep 4, 2018 - Aug 6, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Jul 8, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Aug 19, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Feb 5, 2019 - Dec 3, 2019
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Nov 12, 2019
Fee Payment Deadline
Dec 17, 2019 4:00 PM
Application Dates
Jun 4, 2019 - May 5, 2020
Course Registration & Waitlisting Starts
Mar 9, 2020
Fee Payment Deadline
Apr 28, 2020 4:00 PM
Note: Dates are subject to change.
Admission Requirements
BC Secondary School graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent; or Mature Student status
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English 12 or English 12 First Peoples and two academic Grade 12 courses.
Capilano English Language Requirement for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum B+ grade in each course.
For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar (pdf).
Instructors
Contact
Have questions about this program?
Biology
604 986 1911, ext. 4955 sciences@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca