University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC

Vancouver Community College

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, Canada, University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC is a certificate in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 19,329 per total (CAD 5,486 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,486 / total
International tuition: CAD 19,329 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: vcc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This certificate covers a first year of general university science, structured to transfer directly into second-year degree programmes at the partner university. Students have up to three years available to complete the certificate requirements before transferring forward.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: VCC's own listing for this certificate now sits at a shortened URL (university-transfer--science, without the '-ubc' suffix); the stored programme link redirects there. Admission requires Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, English 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent, and Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum 'B' grade or equivalent; no standardized English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, CAEL) is published. Students must also complete the individual prerequisite for each certificate-level science course, for example Chemistry 12 or equivalent before CHEM 1121. General VCC conditions apply: Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, age 16 or older or secondary-school graduation, and a complete application with official transcripts and other required documents, with seats offered in the order applications are completed rather than competitively.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May
Application Deadline: VCC's When to Apply page lists Winter 2027 entry (January start) with applications opening 15 July 2026 and closing 1 December 2026; late applications are accepted after the closing date.

About Vancouver Community College

Type: College
Founded: 1965
Students: 15,000
Programs: 177
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC award?

Vancouver Community College awards a Certificate in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.

How long does University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 19,329 per total (CAD 5,486 per total for local students).

Can University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Community College.

What language is University Transfer: Science Certificate - Transfer to UBC taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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