Program Description
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.
Courses
ENGL100 Academic Writing
CHEM103 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
CHEM104 Fundamentals of Chemistry II
MATH101 Calculus
MATH102 Calculus II
BIOL101 Introductory Biology I
BIOL102 Introductory Biology II
Plus one of the following: ENGL 105, 111, 112
Plus PHYS 103 and /or PHYS 104 (see below for details) OR two courses from first or second-year Arts and Sciences
PHYS 103 and 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, Ont.) It is the student's responsibility to determine the particular courses required by the institution to which they hope to apply their NLC credits. Our Admissions Officers would be happy to assist you with this task.
