Welcome to the Associate of Science Degree (Biology)

Biology is the science that explores and explains the life within and around us, investigating everything from how molecules move within cells to how ecosystems flourish in varied environments. This two-year associate's degree provides a firm foundation in the broad, exciting, and rapidly growing fields of life science. Our multidisciplinary and lab-focused curriculum emphasizes both the academic and applied skill sets you need to pursue opportunities in a range of fields including health, biotechnology, and conservation and resource management. You'll develop an understanding of the "why," with training in conducting, observing and analyzing experiments, generating hypotheses, interpreting data, drawing conclusions, modifying predictions and identifying gaps. You'll study more than just biology in this associate's degree program. There are also courses in chemistry, physics, calculus and mathematics, ensuring you'll be well-versed in all areas of science before you graduate.

Career Path

Career opportunities include Biologist Biotechnologist Botanist Dietitian Ecologist Food scientist Geneticist Researcher

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of San Mateo below

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of San Mateo will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

January, 2025

From May, 2024 to November, 2024

Open

September, 2025

From May, 2024 to July, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From May, 2025 to November, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to July, 2026

Open