Upgrading courses and programs are available to help you gain admission requirements for college and university transfer programs. We also offer specific math and English upgrading courses that lead directly into career programs. An assessment can help you determine your current level of skill in a subject and match you with the right Camosun course to get you started on your academic path. If you have any questions after scanning the list below, contact an Admissions Advisor. Camosun Course Alternatives BiologyChemistry EnglishMathPhysics Math and English courses for specific programsEnglish proficiency for program admissions requiring English 12 with a C+ BiologyHigh School RequirementCamosun preparatory coursesBiology 11Loading...Anatomy and Physiology 12Loading...Anatomy and Physiology 12Loading...Back to top ChemistryHigh school courseCamosun preparatory coursesChemistry 11Loading...Chemistry 11Loading...Chemistry 12Loading...(effective September 2020)Chemistry 12Loading...Back to top EnglishNot sure which to take? Contact an admissions advisor.High school courseCamosun alternative coursesEnglish 10Loading...English 10Loading... andLoading...English 11Loading...(effective September 2020)English 10Loading... andLoading...English 12 or EFP 12Loading...English 12 or EFP 12Loading...andLoading...English 12 or EFP 12Loading...andLoading...English 12 or EFP 12Loading... andENGL 095 - Provincial Indigenous LiteratureEnglish 12 or EFP 12Loading... andENGL 096 - Provincial Indigenous LiteratureEnglish 12 or EFP 12Loading...and Loading...English 12 or EFP 12Loading...and Loading...English 12 or EFP 12Loading...English 12 or EFP 12ELD 103 - Preparatory Academic Writing and ELD 104 - Preparatory English LiteratureNotes: Where a C+ grade is required in an English 12 prerequisite, a C grade will be accepted in the alternative Camosun course.English Language Development (ELD) courses are for non-native speakers of English.Back to top MathNot sure which to take? Contact an admissions advisor.High school courseCamosun alternative coursesMath 10Loading...and Loading...Math 11 Loading...andLoading...Math 11Loading...Math 11Loading...Math 12Loading...Math 12Loading...Math 12Loading...Notes:Math prerequisites assume the academic version of the courses (unless otherwise noted). Math 10 refers to either Principles of Math 10 or Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10.Math 11 refers to either Principles of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11.Math 12 refers to either Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12.The Math 11 prerequisite for Business courses (e.g. BUS, ECON, FIN, etc.) may be satisfied with one of: C grade in Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12C+ grade in MATH 072, MATH 075, or MATH 135 (cancelled Sept 2019)You will need a minimum of an A grade in MATH 107 in order to use it as a prerequisite for MATH 100.Back to top PhysicsHigh school courseCamosun preparatory coursesPhysics 11Loading...Physics 11Loading...Physics 12Loading...Physics 12Loading...Back to top Math and English courses for specific programsProgramsPrerequisite CoursesSport & Exercise Education Access, and Technology Access Loading...andLoading...ElectricalLoading...Medical Laboratory AssistantLoading...Professional CookLoading...andLoading...TradesLoading...andLoading...Back to top English proficiency for program admissions requiring English 12 with a C+Students may meet the English proficiency requirement with one or more of the following alternatives.International students should contact Camosun International to learn about your options for direct entry into our programs.Note: IELTS or TOEFL results must be from within the past two years.Back to topAssessmentMinimum resultIELTS (Academic)6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0)TOEFL ibt78 overall (no sub-score less than 19)LPI5 or higherPTE Academic54 overall (no sub-score less than 50)Cambridge Assessment of English: C1 Advanced174 overall (no sub-score less than 169)CAEL CE60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)GTEC CBT1200 overall (minimum sub-scores: Reading 325; Writing 270; Speaking 260; Listening 335)Back to top