Biology (Co-operative Education)

Credential
Diploma
Duration (Minimum)
2 years
Delivery
Full-time
Part-time
Start Date
January
May
September
Study Type
Regular Studies
Enrolment
Open

Courses

Current

The Diploma in Biology (Co-operative Education) is designed for students who wish to focus their two years of science study at Langara in biology. It is intended to give students a solid foundation for further study in biology and to provide strong laboratory and field skills. For students pursuing further study in biology, the diploma also allows for maximum flexibility in designing their curriculum to meet the program requirements at other institutions where the Biology Flexible Pre-Major does not apply.

The program enables students to integrate academic studies with related, practical work experience. Co-op students alternate terms of classroom studies with terms of paid, full-time employment with a participating employer.

Also see co-operative education programs.

Students must complete a minimum of 67 credits including:

Curriculum
CoursesCredits
Two of

first-year university-transferable ENGL courses

6.0

and

Note: SCIE 1113 or 1114 can replace one of the required ENGL courses.

Two of

first-year university-transferable MATH or STAT courses

6.0

Note: Suggested courses are MATH 1162 or 1170 and STAT 1123.

Four of

university-transferable science electives (may be additional BIOL courses)

12.0-16.0

Notes: Students completing a diploma and transferring to a university in BC should consult with the receiving institutions regarding courses required for entry into specific programs of study.

Two of

 university-transferable arts courses

6.0

Notes

  1. Students who do not meet the prerequisite requirements for BIOL 1115 are advised to take BIOL 1111 as one of their science electives.

  2. Many degrees in the life sciences require first-year physics and second-year organic chemistry.

  3. Total credits for the program may exceed 67 depending on additional prerequisite courses, and the specific combination of science and math courses chosen.