Welcome to the Associate Degree Biological Sciences

The associate program in biological sciences is a broad, versatile program designed to prepare you for a seamless entry to a four-year science program or for work as an entry-level technical or lab assistant. You'll gain a substantial foundation in the biological and physical sciences, while electives allow you to meet your individual educational objectives. 
Biological Sciences covers all aspects of the scientific study of life and emphasizes both the unity and diversity of living things. The structure, function, and behavior of organisms are studied at the molecular, cellular, organismal and environmental levels. The biology program serves three areas of: a broad background of studies for the biology major preparing for transfer to a four-year institution; support courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and general microbiology, which may be used to satisfy prerequisites for nursing.
Career Path
Forensic biologists, cytotechnologists , medical technologists , biotechnologists, biochemists, business biologists, Laboratory Assistant, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Research Lab Technician, Veterinary Assistant

Eligibility

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 the Canyons below
1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons 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  

  • 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

August, 2024

From January, 2024 to June, 2024

Open

February, 2025

From May, 2024 to December, 2024

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June, 2025

From August, 2024 to March, 2025

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August, 2025

From November, 2024 to June, 2025

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