What you'll study
Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Medicine
You are required to enrol in a minimum of four courses per semester. Our Associate Degree program contains a blend of Arts and Science courses so as to support the concept of a broad education.
Year 1
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 38.0 | |
| ENGL 150 | English Composition | 3.0 |
| ENGL 160 | Introduction to Literature | 3.0 |
| or ENGL 164 | Indigenous Literature | 3.0 |
| MATH 100 | Calculus 1 | 4.0 |
| or MATH 108 | Applied Calculus | 4.0 |
| MATH 101 | Calculus 2 | 4.0 |
| or MATH 109 | Finite Math | 4.0 |
| BIOL 124 | Evolution and Diversity | 4.0 |
| BIOL 126 | Physiological Basis of Life | 4.0 |
| CHEM 120 | College Chemistry 1 | 4.0 |
| CHEM 121 | College Chemistry 2 | 4.0 |
| PHYS 104 | General College Physics 1 | 4.0 |
| or PHYS 114 | Fundamentals of Physics 1 | 4.0 |
| PHYS 105 | General College Physics 2 | 4.0 |
| or PHYS 115 | Fundamentals of Physics 2 | 4.0 |
Year 2
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 37.0-38.0 | |
| BIOL 202 | Microbiology 1 | 4.0 |
| BIOL 203 | Microbiology 2 | 4.0 |
| BIOL 230 | Cell Biology | 4.0 |
| BIOL 232 | Principles of Genetics | 4.0 |
| CHEM 230 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4.0 |
| CHEM 231 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4.0 |
| CHEM 255 | Principles of Biochemistry | 4.0 |
| One of: PSYC 110, or any ANTH, PHIL, SOC university transfer course | 3.0 | |
| One of: PSYC 120, PSYC 130, PSYC 150, PSYC 164, or any ANTH, PHIL, SOC university transfer course | 3.0 | |
| CHEM 213 | Molecular Spectroscopy | 4.0 |
| or PSYC 215 | Biological Psychology | 3.0 |
Co-op Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Co-op designation will be required to successfully complete two (2) Cooperative Work Experience courses:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 12.0 | |
| COOP WEP | Workplace Education | 0.0 |
| ASDG 101 | Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) | 6.0 |
| ASDG 201 | Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) | 6.0 |
* A student who successfully completes ASDG 101 but does not complete ASDG 201 will not qualify for a Cooperative Education Designation; however, the student will qualify for an Internship Designation.
Internship Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Internship designation will be required to complete a minimum of one (1) ASDG work experience course.
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 6.0 | |
| COOP WEP | Workplace Education | 0.0 |
| ASDG 102* | Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) | 3.0 |
| ASDG 202 | Co-operative Work Experience 2 (optional) | 3.0 |
All elective courses need to be transferable to at least one BC university. In the course description, this is indicated by (T).
Associate Degree courses must be transferable, in the year taken, to at least one BC Research University (UVic, SFU, UBC Vancouver or Okanagan, UNBC). Use the BC Transfer Guide to confirm transfer eligibility.
Students planning on transferring to another institution with Camosun College’s Associate Degree should consult with that institution to determine whether the individual courses taken will be applicable to their final educational goal.
Note: There are additional courses needed for acceptance into Medicine programs beyond those required for the Associate of Science - Pre-Medicine degree. You should consult the medical school you are planning on attending to verify transferability and acceptance of all coursework.
- Admissions information sessions for University of BC MD Undergraduate Program are offered at University of Victoria on a regular basis.
- For more information contact Admissions for the Faculty of Medicine.
Completion Requirements
- To be eligible for the Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Medicine, you must complete a minimum of 20 semester courses, as outlined above, and achieve a minimum overall GPA of "B" (5.0 out of 9.0) for ALL college/university course work (including failed courses).