Biology and Medicine Pre-Major

About this programme

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Health Sciences? Do you want to understand how genetics, microbiology, and cell biology contribute to human health and disease? The Biology and Pre-Medicine Associate Degree is flexible to your goals serving as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in life sciences and a diverse range of health professions. Our second year labs include exciting procedures like CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing! You can also gain experience in a Containment Level 2 Microbiology facility! Through coursework you’ll develop strong skills in the laboratory and field, technical writing, and data analysis and collection. Dedicated instructors and mentors will help you to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge. Don’t stop there, use your associate degree to further your studies in fields of biology and medicine. Speak to an Education Advisor to find the path that’s right for you! Our associate degree helps lay out the courses you may need for the first two years of study toward a degree in Biology . This degree also provides the course prerequisites for admission into the UBC School of Medicine while providing two of the first three required years of study before applying to medical school. Education Advisors are available to assist in course selection to ensure all requirements for your particular path are met. The program is offered twice a year , with intakes in Fall (September) and Winter (January) . Students who start in the Winter semester should plan to complete the program over five semesters , as some courses are only offered at specif