Program Overview

Program Overview

The Certificate in Science Foundations is a non-degree program that caters to students who wish to develop the necessary background for further study in undergraduate degree programs in Science. It also may be of interest to students whose preference is to follow a shorter program of study or who wish to update their knowledge or learn important basics of science.

Program Highlights

• Build your confidence and academic experience before applying to a science degree program

Program Structure

Program Option

• Certificate in Science Foundations (30 credits)

The certificate requires successful completion of 30 credits. At least 24 of these credits must be chosen from courses offered by three departments in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Students may transfer into the certificate program up to 12 credits earned in an incomplete degree or certificate program or as an Independent student, provided they are students in good standing. The credits that may be so transferred are determined by the University at the point of entry into the program. Students who are admitted to the Certificate in Science Foundations, and who wish to continue in a degree program, should apply for admission to their program within the first 30 credits.

Courses

• BIOL 2013
• CHEM 2053, CHEM 2063
• MATH 2033, MATH 2043, MATH 2053
• PHYS 2043, PHYS 2053, PHYS 2063, PHYS 2241, PHYS 2251, PHYS 2261
• Additional courses:
  • BIOL 2253, BIOL 2263
  • CHEM 2213, CHEM 2223, CHEM 2713
  • GEOG 2603, GEOL 2103
  • MAST 2173, MAST 2183, MAST 2213, MAST 2343
  • PHYS 2323, PHYS 2523, PHYS 2533

Admission Criteria

Minimum Cut-off Averages and Course Requirements

• Quebec CEGEP: DEC
• High School: C+
  • No ACT or SAT required
  • Canadian curricula course requirements
  • Accepted international qualifications
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
  • Additional Career-related Programme (CP) course requirements
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE):
  • A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD
  • AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results
  • BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
  • Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Application Deadlines

FALL ENTRY (September)

• Deadline: March 1
• U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

WINTER ENTRY (January)

• Deadline: November 1
• U.S. and international applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing.

After Your Degree

Thanks to Concordia's emphasis on taking an interdisciplinary approach to your field of study, you'll graduate with a depth of knowledge informed by an understanding of how your subject connects to the wider world. You'll be ideally positioned to succeed in a professional role that demands rigorous analytical thinking, sharp communication skills, and the ability to approach problem-solving from multiple dimensions.

Other Programs of Interest

Biology (BSc)

• Major
• Minor
• Honours
• Specialization
• Co-op

Get inspired by life. Immerse yourself in the study of life at all levels: from the edge of biochemistry through cell biology and the physiology of multicellular organisms to the interactions between organisms and their environment.

Chemistry (BSc)

• Major
• Minor
• Honours
• Specialization
• Co-op

As a chemist, your mastery of chemical reactions could lead to the creation of environmentally-friendly materials like compostable plastics or medications that fight disease.

Physics (BSc)

• Major
• Minor
• Honours
• Specialization
• Co-op
• Internship

Today physicists build lasers, design medical imaging machines, and develop applications for nanotechnology.

Arts and Science (Cert)

If you want to explore different fields of study, prefer to follow a shorter program, or earn university credits outside a traditional degree, the Certificate in Arts and Science gives you that flexibility.