The University Arts and Sciences program at Northern Lights College serves individuals and communities by providing university-level learning opportunities that reflect the intellectual and creative modes of inquiry practised in the arts and sciences. A wide variety of first- and second-year courses enable learners to pursue numerous credential and career options, and to engage in personal enrichment.
A Pre-Medicine Certificate is awarded to students who complete the equivalent of one year of planned first and second-year courses at Northern Lights College. The certificate is intended to prepare students for continued studies in professional programs, including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Optometry, and Chiropractic at university or university-college transferring institutions.
Career Prospects
The Certificate prepares students for continued Bachelor level studies at universities or other receiving institutions, continued studies in specific programs at NLC, continued studies in professional programs, or entry-level employment opportunities.
Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Guide. Course transfer beyond British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions.
Details
Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Creek* | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Fort St John | Fall | Full-Time, Part-Time |
| Winter | Full-Time, Part-Time | |
| Spring | Full-Time, Part-Time |
* May require travel to Fort St John for selected lab courses.
Length
30 credits (450 hours), minimum.
This is a one year program taken over two semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester. Part-time studies will take longer.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 4,383.63 | $ 160.09 | $ 317.25 | $ 4,860.97 |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $ 13,896.00 | $ 156.96 | $ 311.03 | $ 828.00 | $ 15,191.99 |
Still have questions?
Contact:
- info@nlc.bc.ca if you are in Canada
- info@international.nlc.bc.ca if you are outside of Canada
- academic-chair@nlc.bc.ca if you are currently an NLC student
Admission Requirements
English Requirement
For applicants from countries that practice Standard Written English, one of the following:
- English Studies 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- English First Peoples 12 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- ENGL 050 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- ENGL 099 with a grade of B or higher, or equivalent
- Any university-level English course with a grade of C or higher
- NLC Writing Assessment with placement at the college level (100)
For all other applicants, one of the following:
- IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 6.0*
- TOEFL iBT of 78
- Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL) 60 overall band
- Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 8 in each section
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) 57
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76
- Cambridge-Michigan Language Assessment (CaMLA) 69 plus NLC’s Writing Assessment
- A post-secondary level credential with equivalent English language requirements
- Two years of full-time secondary school education in English in Canada and completion of English 12, English Studies 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, or equivalent with a minimum grade of B.
- Completion of the Citation in English for Academic Purposes Level 060
The General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements outline more details of the academic English requirements.
* Students with a writing band of 6.0 or less are required to complete ENGL 099 with a B grade or higher before or during the first semester of their program.
Math Requirement
One of the following:
- Principles of Math 12 with a grade of C+ or higher, or equivalent
- Pre-Calculus 12 or equivalent with a grade of C+ or higher, or equivalent
Note
Elective courses may have specific prerequisites. Meeting entrance requirements for the program does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses.
Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans for domestic students. Visit StudentAidBC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
- Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College |
|---|---|
| Minimum Grade Requirements | 2.00 program Grade Point Average (GPA); minimum D grade (50%) in all courses |
*Please note the following semester break down is based on a student beginning their program in the Fall semester. Students starting in other semesters should consult with the course catalogue in Borealis and with a Program Advisor when selecting courses.
Required Courses
All of:
- BIOL 101 – Introductory Biology I (4.0 credits)
- BIOL 102 – Introductory Biology II (4.0 credits)
- CHEM 103 – Fundamentals of Chemistry I (4.0 credits)
- CHEM 104 – Fundamentals of Chemistry II (4.0 credits)
- ENGL 100 – Academic Writing (3.0 credits)
- MATH 101 – Calculus (3.0 credits)
- MATH 102 – Calculus II (3.0 credits)
And one of*:
- PHYS 103 – Mechanics (Calculus) (4.0 credits)
- One first- or second-year Arts and Sciences course Minimum credits: 3.0
And one of*:
- PHYS 104 – Electromagnetism and Waves (Calculus) (4.0 credits)
- One first- or second-year Arts and Sciences course Minimum credits: 3.0
And one of*:
- ENGL 105 – Nonfictional Prose (3.0 credits)
- ENGL 111 – Poetry and Drama (3.0 credits)
- ENGL 112 – Prose Fiction (3.0 credits)
Note:
* PHYS 103 and PHYS 104 should be chosen if a student wishes to enter Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy (UBC), Chiropractics (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto), Optometry (University of Waterloo), or Naturopathic Medicine (Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, North York) It is the student’s responsibility to determine the particular courses required by the institution to which they hope to apply their NLC credits.
Credential
Certificate in Pre-Medicine