📖Introduction

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It was founded in 1968 and offers a range of programs including arts and sciences, business and professional studies, and education, health, and human development. The university has over 12,000 students.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Science - Biology at Capilano University

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. This two-year associate's degree 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. After completing your associate's degree, you can ladder your credits into the four-year Bachelor of Science degree at CapU. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Required Courses

English requirement
Total credits: 6.00

Required:
ENGL English 100-Level 6.00 credits

Mathematics requirements
Total credits: 6.00

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
MATH 108 Calculus I for Business, Social Sciences and Life Sciences 3.00 credits
MATH 116 Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering 4.00 credits
Required:
MATH Mathematics 3.00 credits

Biology requirements
Total credits: 8.00

Choose 4.00 credits from the following list:
BIOL 109 Introductory Biology 5.50 credits
BIOL 110 General Biology I 4.00 credits
Required:
BIOL 111 General Biology II 4.00 credits

Chemistry requirements
Total credits: 8.00

Required:
CHEM 110 Bonding and Structure 4.00 credits
CHEM 111 Chemical Dynamics and Energetics 4.00 credits

Physics requirements
Total credits: 4.00

Choose 4.00 credits from the following list:
PHYS 112 Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I 4.00 credits
PHYS 113 Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II 4.00 credits
PHYS 114 Fundamental Physics I 4.00 credits

Biology electives
Total credits: 14.00

Required:
14.00 credits of Biology at the 200-level

BIOL Biology 200-Level 14.00 credits

Science electives
Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
Science at 200-Level 3.00 credits
Science at 200-Level (other than Biology) 3.00 credits

Electives
Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits of electives:
University Transferable Electives 6.00 credits

Arts Electives (excluding English and any courses that have transfer credit in both Arts & Science)
Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits of electives:
University Transferable Arts Electives 6.00 credits
Total program credits: 64.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees in the University Calendar for clarification of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science electives.

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Learning outcomes
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.

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🏫About Capilano University

Capilano University is a public university located in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was established in 1968 as a community college and became a university in 2008. Capilano University offers a wide range of undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates in fields such as business, education, health, arts and sciences, and more. It also offers English language programs for international students. The university has a diverse student body of approximately 12,000 students, including both Canadian and international students from over 80 different countries. Capilano University is known for its small class sizes, personalized learning experiences, and hands-on approach to education. The university has modern facilities including state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and studios, as well as on-campus housing options for students. It also has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

1,015 RMB

Tuition fee:

8,887 USD per year

17,774 USD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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