This credential is awarded in recognition of a substantial course profile in science taken at KPU. There is no recognition of a Diploma of Science with respect to transferring to a receiving institution other than transfer credit on a course-by-course basis.
Curricular Requirements
60 credits in 1100- and 2000-level courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in the courses that fulfill the requirements of the Diploma.
First-year English
Select two of the following with at least one course in Calculus:
Select 20 credits of 1100- or 1200-level courses in at least two of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Select 2 courses at the 2000-level or higher in BIOL, CHEM, PHYS or MATH 1
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Science.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
6 September 2022, 4 January 2023, 8 May 2023
KPU Richmond Campus
8771 Lansdowne Road,
RICHMOND,
British Columbia (BC),
V6X 3X7, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
6 September 2022, 4 January 2023, 8 May 2023
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
KPU Surrey Campus,
12666 72 Avenue,
SURREY,
British Columbia (BC),
V3W 2M8, Canada
You have graduated high school (secondary school) OR completed 24+ credits of undergraduate-level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Where thought meets action, Kwantlen Polytechnic University provides an exceptional education and develops students to become leaders in their field.
