Associate of Science Degree - Computer Science

North Island College

Start your degree at NIC and earn two years (60 credits) of transfer credit toward any BC university. Choose from a wide range of courses to meet the prerequisites for medical, optometry, dentistryand veterinary programs across Canada. You can focus on your area of interest or explore subjects like biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and more.You’ll learn about algorithms and computer programming, while customizing your studies with courses about operating systems, software engineering, databases, web scripting and more.The computer science concentration allows you to prepare for roles in the IT field or transfer to a bachelor's degree program and continue your studies. You’ll take 18 credits in first- and second-year computer science, learning fundamental programming concepts, data structures, computer architectures, along with developing analytical and problem-solving skills.