Associate of Science in Biology (Co-operative Education) in Vancouver Canada | Langara College

Langara College | Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 19,137
(c. USD13,725.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Biology explores the diversity and complexity of living organisms. It touches numerous facets of daily life, from environmental interactions to nutrition and bodily functions. In today's world, lacking biological understanding can be a significant disadvantage, as biological discoveries drive societal progress. At Langara, biology students investigate life at every scale—from cellular molecules to complete ecosystems. The program provides comprehensive training across biological disciplines while offering specialized courses in fields like ecology, microbiology, and genetics, allowing students to tailor their studies to individual passions and professional aspirations.

The biological sciences have seen tremendous expansion in both knowledge and career prospects in recent years. Graduates can pursue diverse paths including scientific research, teaching, science communication, healthcare policy, wildlife conservation, or forensic science. Certain biology-related industries, particularly biotechnology and environmental sciences, rank among Canada's most rapidly developing economic sectors.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must have a BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent).

To be admitted and participate in a Co-operative Education option, students must:

Be enrolled in three program courses (minimum nine credits) or more, not including EXPE 2300 (formerly BUSM 2300/COOP 2300);

Achieve and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.6 in each term;

Successfully complete an employability assessment interview with a co-op officer; and

Complete EXPE 2300 (formerly BUSM 2300/COOP 2300) with a minimum 'C' grade.

English Language Requirements

  • A minimum 50% in English First Peoples 12, English Studies 12, Literary Studies 12;
  • Langara English Test (LET) with a score of 2;
  • An 'S' grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or a minimum 'C' grade in ENGL 1120;
  • A minimum 'D' grade in an English (Post-Secondary Transfer) course;
  • IB English A (HL or SL) or IB English Literature and Performance (SL) with a score of 2;
  • AP English Literature and Composition or AP English Language and Composition with a score of 2; or
  • A minimum 'C' grade in GCSE O-Level English, GCSE English Language B.
  • English Language Proficiency

    • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level IV (LEAP 8);
    • Language Proficiency Index (LPI) with a score of 24;
    • IELTS Academic 6.5;
    • Duolingo English Test with a score of 110;
    • TOEFL (IBT) with an overall score of 80, a writing score of 20, a reading score of 20, a listening score of 18, and a speaking score of 18;
    • CAEL with an overall score of 60; or
    • Four Years of Study in an English Language Education System (full-time secondary or post-secondary study in English).

    Tuition CAD 19,137
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Type
    Public
    Degrees offered
    Bachelor's Degree

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