Gain an excellent grounding in modern scientific methods of conducting lab work and research. The Associate of Science degree at UFV is a four-semester program that allows you to take the science courses that interest you. For example, you can take first and second year courses in disciplines such as Biology Geography Chemistry Physics Computing science Mathematics and statistics Most of the UFV science courses offer a lab component that compliments the lecture component, so that you can practice common lab and experimental procedures that are useful in today's industries. UFV's small class sizes make it easier to get help from your professors, allowing you to excel in your courses. After you graduate, you are able to think critically and are aptly prepared to branch directly into a job field or continue your studies in the Bachelor of Science.
Demand for science, technology, engineering and math skills is spreading to occupations in manufacturing, utilities, transportation and mining, as well as to sales and management. In consequence, an Associate of Science degree can act as a stepping stone to varied, challenging, and fulfilling career opportunities, especially if combined with further studies in a field of specialization.
Application deadline:
Winter: September 30
Summer: February 1
Fall: April 15
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
15/04/2025
Start date
September 2025
Abbotsford Campus
33844 King Road,
Abbotsford,
British Columbia,
V2S 7M8, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
01/02/2025
Start date
May 2025
Abbotsford Campus
33844 King Road,
Abbotsford,
British Columbia,
V2S 7M8, Canada
Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, or completion of nine university-level credits with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all university courses attempted.
English Language Requirement:
IELTS (Academic) - score of 6.5 or higher with a minimum band score of 6.0
TOEFL - score of 88 or higher (iBT) with no section below 20
PTE: score of 61 with 60 in writing
Cambridge: Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - C
Cambridge: Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - A
EIKEN: Grade 1
English 12 C+ (or recognized Canadian equivalent)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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