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
Biology
| High school course | Camosun preparatory courses |
|---|---|
| Biology 11 | BIOL 102 Non-Majors Biology (Diversity) |
| Biology 12 | BIOL 090 Biology for Post-Secondary Preparation |
| Biology 12 | BIOL 103 Non-Majors General Biology |
Chemistry
| High school course | Camosun preparatory courses |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 11 | CHEM 070 College Prep Chemistry CHEM 100 Introductory Chemistry |
| Chemistry 12 | CHEM 090 College Prep Chemistry 2 (effective September 2020) CHEM 110 General College Chemistry 1 |
English
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| High school course | Camosun alternative courses |
|---|---|
| English 10 | ENGL 050 Intermediate English |
| English 11 | ENGL 070 Advanced English (effective September 2020) |
| English 12 or EFP 12 | ENGL 091 Indigenous Provincial English Composition & Literature 1 and ENGL 093 Indigenous Provincial English Composition & Literature 2 |
| English 12 or EFP 12 | ENGL 092 Provincial English Composition and ENGL 094 Provincial English Literature |
| English 12 or EFP 12 | ENGL 092 Provincial English Composition and ENGL 096 Provincial Indigenous Literature |
| English 12 or EFP 12 | ENGL 142 Academic/Professional English |
| English 12 or EFP 12 | ELD 092 Provincial English Composition and ELD 094 Provincial English Literature |
| English 12 or EFP 12 | ELD 097 Technical and Professional English |
Notes:
- 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.
Math
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| High school course | Camosun alternative courses |
|---|---|
| Math 10 | MATH 052 Intermediate Math 1 and MATH 053 Intermediate Math 2 |
| Math 11 | MATH 072 Advanced Math 1 and MATH 073 Advanced Math 2 |
| Math 11 | MATH 075 College Preparatory – Applications of Mathematics |
| Math 11 | MATH 077 College Preparatory – Mathematics 1 |
| Math 12 | MATH 097 College Preparatory – Mathematics 2 |
| Math 12 | MATH 107 Applied Precalculus |
| Math 12 | MATH 115 Precalculus |
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 12
- C+ 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.
Physics
| High school course | Camosun preparatory courses |
|---|---|
| Physics 11 | PHYS 070 College Prepatory Physics |
| Physics 11 | PHYS 101 Introduction to Physics |
| Physics 12 | PHYS 104 General College Physics 1 |
Math and English courses for specific programs
| Programs | Prerequisite Courses |
|---|---|
| Sport & Exercise Education Access, and Technology Access | ENGL 050 and MATH 053 |
| Electrical | MATH 057 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | MATH 039 |
| Professional Cook | ENGL 057 and MATH 037 |
| Trades | ENGL 058 and MATH 038 |
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.
| Assessment | Minimum result |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 overall (no sub-score less than 6.0) |
| TOEFL ibt | 78 overall (no sub-score less than 19) |
| LPI | 5 or higher |
| PTE Academic | 54 overall (no sub-score less than 50) |
| Cambridge Assessment of English: C1 Advanced | 174 overall (no sub-score less than 169) |
| CAEL CE | 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60) |
| GTEC CBT | 1200 overall (minimum sub-scores: Reading 325; Writing 270; Speaking 260; Listening 335) |