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Diploma of Science

See the General Sciences Overview section for entrance requirements and further details.

DESCRIPTION

This credential is awarded in recognition of a substantial course profile in science taken at Kwantlen. There is no recognition of a Diploma of Science with respect to transferring to a receiving institution other than transfer credit on a course-by-course basis.

CONTENT

60 credits (Kwantlen credits) in 1100 and 2000 level courses, including:

  • 3 credits (1 course) in English at the 1100 level or higher;
  • Any two of MATH 1112, 1115, 1120, 1130, 1220 or 1230, at least one of which must be Calculus
  • 20 credits of level 1100 and 1200 courses drawn from at least two of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; and
  • 2 courses at level 2300 and 2400 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics (excluding MATH 2341)

Note: Students should be careful to choose their remaining credits according to program requirements at the university, or institute of technology where they wish to complete their Degree.

A minimum overall accumulated GPA of 2.00 in the courses that count towards the Diploma.

Note: A maximum of 45 credits (none at the 2300 or 2400 level) can be transferred into Kwantlen through a combination of courses taken at another institution or granted through Prior Learning Assessment.

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Science.