ObjectivesWhether your goal is to be a family physician, a specialist or surgeon, your path begins with English, Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry courses. You can complete 20 courses (60 credits) and start preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) at Camosun. This unique package of courses offered in the Pre-Med Associate Degree explores diverse fields of education—keeping your options open beyond a medical career while maintaining your educational investment.
Academic titleAssociate of Science Degree in Pre-Medicine
Course descriptionYear 1
Courses Credits
BIOL 124
Evolution and Diversity 4.0
BIOL 126 Physiological Basis of Life 4.0
CHEM 120
College Chemistry 1 4.0
CHEM 121
College Chemistry 2 4.0
ENGL 150
English Composition 3.0
ENGL 160
Introduction to Literature 3.0
or
ENGL 164
First Nations Literature 3.0
MATH 100
Calculus 1 4.0
or
MATH 108
Applied Calculus 4.0
MATH 101
Calculus 2 4.0
or
MATH 109
Finite Math 4.0
PHYS 104
General College Physics 1 4.0
or
PHYS 114 Fundamentals of Physics 1 4.0
PHYS 105
General College Physics 2 4.0
or
PHYS 115
Fundamentals of Physics 2 4.0
Year 2
Courses Credits
BIOL 202 Microbiology 1
4.0
BIOL 203 Microbiology 2 4.0
BIOL 230 Cell Biology 4.0
BIOL 232
Principles of Genetics 4.0
CHEM 230
Organic Chemistry 1 4.0
CHEM 231
Organic Chemistry 2 4.0
CHEM 255 Principles of Biochemistry 4.0
One of: PSYC 110, or any ANTH, PHIL, SOC university
transfer course (not English) 3.0
Any ANTH, PHIL, SOC university transfer course 3.0
One elective (CHEM 213 or PSYC 215 recommended) 3.0 - 4.0
Internship Options Credits
COOP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0 Total Credits
6.0
Coop Options Credits
COOP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0
ASDG 201 Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) 6.0 Total Credits
12.0
All elective courses need to be transferable to at least one BC university. In the course description, this is indicated by (T).
Note: There are additional courses needed for acceptance into Medicine programs beyond those required for the Associate of Science – Pre-Medicine degree. You should consult the medical school you are planning on attending to verify transferability and acceptance of all coursework.
* Admissions information sessions for University of BC MD Undergraduate Program are offered at University of Victoria on a regular basis (see http://imp.uvic.ca/admissions/infosessions.php for schedule).
* For more information contact www.med.ubc.ca/admissions.
Completion Requirements
* To be eligible for the Associate of Science Degree in Pre-Medicine, you must complete a minimum of 20 semester courses, as outlined above, and achieve a minimum overall GPA of "B" (5.0 out of 9.0) for ALL college/university course work (including failed courses).