University Sciences Diploma is a diploma in Natural Sciences programme offered by Red Deer Polytechnic in Red Deer, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 51,408 per year (CAD 14,688 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Natural Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 14,688 / year
International tuition: CAD 51,408 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: rdpolytech.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The University Sciences Diploma at Red Deer Polytechnic is a two-year program that builds a foundation in the sciences for students planning to transfer into a Bachelor of Science program or professional programs requiring two years of undergraduate science. Core coursework covers cell biology, biodiversity and evolution, general and organic chemistry, calculus, physics, statistics and biochemistry, plus five senior-level biology electives such as microbiology, genetics, ecology, anatomy or physiology. Students can also take electives in English, humanities, social sciences, Indigenous studies and wellness. Delivery is on-campus. The diploma follows Transfer Alberta pathways, letting students move into the final two years of a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences or transfer to partner universities, including the University of Alberta and University of Calgary, after one or two years of study. Graduation requires 60 course credits and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, with at least a "D" in every course. The program suits students exploring different science pathways before committing to a specific degree.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires 50% in ELA 30-1, 60% in Mathematics 30-1, 60% in Biology 30 and 50% in Chemistry 30, with equivalent courses accepted. Applicants whose first language is not English must show three years of full-time English-medium schooling, ELA 30-1/30-2 at 60%, an approved pathway program, or one of: CAEL 60 (55 per band), Duolingo 115-125, IELTS Academic 6.5 (5.5 per band), MET 61 (58 per band), PTE 59 (56 per band), Oxford ELLT 7, or TOEFL 83 iBT/557 PBT.
