Chemistry: University-level classes

Chemistry

• Full-time or part-time • Most

• Completion of Grade 11 with an out-

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courses start September or January

standing academic record in the year

• Engineering (Applied Science)

of application.

• Fees: $3,544 (per year of science

• Medical Laboratory Technology

courses) • Prince George; first-year

Science Diploma

courses offered in Quesnel

Tips for your successful application

• Other university-level courses

• To ensure you select the most appro-

• Science, Associate Degree

priate high school courses for your

Careers

chosen career path, we strongly

• University Transfer First-Year

A chemistry education gives you flexi-

Science (Quesnel)

recommend that you consult a high

bility to move in numerous career

school counsellor.

directions. Some possibilities include

• You’ll need to comply with the

Important dates

chemical manufacturing, cosmetics,

prerequisites of the specific CNC

environmental assessment, medical

(Prince George only; contact Quesnel

courses you select (see course listings

laboratories, petroleum companies,

campus for their dates.)

at the back of this calendar).

pharmaceutical companies, analytical

Fall term

chemistry (drug testing), forensic

• The GED certificate meets CNC’s

• Classes: September 6, 2011 -

chemistry, medicine, teacher/professor,

general admission requirements, but

December 16, 2011

biotechnology (gene therapy, cancer

does not meet specific program or

research).

course prerequisites.

• Exams: December 8 - 16, 2011

Even though your major may not be

• Students applying for admission to

Spring term

chemistry, there are other occupations in

MATH 101, CSC 109, PHYS 101, or

• Classes: January 3, 2012 - April 20,

which having a strong chemistry back-

CHEM 111 who obtained a "C+"

ground is beneficial: forestry, nursing,

grade or less in Principles of Math 12

2012

dental hygiene, medical lab technician,

(interim grade) or Math 050 will be

• Exams: April 12 - 20, 2012

environmental consultant and more.

registered in MATH 100.

• Study break: February 20 - 24, 2012

CNC offers two years of university-

Note 1: Students attending in 2013 who

level courses, all easily and fully trans-

intend to enrol in MATH 101, CSC 109,

Revised: 11.08.02

ferable to SFU, TRU, UBC, UNBC

PHYS 101 or CHEM 111 and who

and UVic (see www.bctransferguide.ca).

obtained a "C+" or less in Pre-calculus 12

As well, CNC is establishing a partner-

(interim grade) or Math 050 will be

ship with Thompson Rivers University

registered in MATH 100.

(TRU) that will enable students with

two years of chemistry from CNC to

What will you study?

transfer directly to TRU.

For help creating the two-year chemistry

Is your chemistry a bit rusty? CNC

program that meets your personal goals,

offers CHEM 113/114, designed for

contact CNC Counselling and Advising,

students who feel less comfortable

or see Packages 5, 6, and 7 in the Uni-

taking the standard course, or who

versity Classes section (starts page 147)

have not taken Chemistry 12. This full-

for sample programs of study.

credit course is recognized by all major

universities in BC.

• For information on an associate

degree in science, see page 134

• For a list of all chemistry courses

Admission

available at CNC, see page 198

You’ll need one of the following:

• For information on transferability,

• Successful completion of Grade 12

visit www.bctransferguide.ca, talk to

(with English 12 or English 12:

a CNC counsellor or advisor, or con-

First Peoples)

tact the university you plan to attend

• ABE/CCP Advanced Certificate

after CNC

• GED Certificate

2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar

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www.cnc.bc.ca

How to apply

See Applying to CNC

You might also be interested in . . .  

• Engineering (Applied Science)
• Medical Laboratory Technology Science Diploma
• Other university-level courses
• Science, Associate Degree
• University Transfer First-Year Science (Quesnel)

The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice .

* Approximate tuition fees - subject to change. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Other fees may also apply. Fees for international students are higher.