Science Transfer

Why Choose North Island College?

• Freedom to follow your interests. Transfer plans offer direction and flexibility, allowing you to concentrate your studies for a specific degree or explore your interests and keep your options open.
• In good company. Graduates tell us that NIC classes feel like interactive work groups, where everyone has a chance to contribute their opinions and ideas, and you get to know instructors and classmates well.
• Same degree, save $10,000. NIC transfer students will spend approx $10,000 less for their first year of studies (tuition, fees, books, transport, housing and food) compared to students attending an urban university. 

What is a transfer plan?

A transfer plan is a sample list of University Studies courses that can be further customized for transfer to a specific program or university of choice. Our Student Advisors can develop a transfer plan with you from NIC to just about anywhere.

The Science transfer plan is designed to meet the general first-year course requirements of degree programs province-wide. Our Student Advisors will work with you to personalize this plan to meet your personal interests, goals, and university of choice.

Transfer plans offer a great deal of flexibility. Students can choose their preferred courses, making it possible to concentrate studies in one specific area or explore a variety of subjects to meet the requirements of their receiving institution.

Course subjects may include: anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, criminology, economics, English, equity and social justice, fine arts, First Nations studies, French, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, space science and astronomy, Spanish, or women’s studies.

To qualify as a transfer student, many universities require a minimum of 8 courses (24 credits) and a specific grade point average. The Bachelor of Science transfer plan usually outlines 30 course credits, which may be taken on a full- or part-time basis.

Options are also available for completing a second year of university transfer coursework at NIC. Ask your Student Advisor about the transfer benefits of completing a 2-year Associate of Science degree. 

Admission Requirements

1. Complete and submit the NIC Application for Admission form, writing University Studies as the program name.
2. There are no formal admission requirements for the University Studies program. However, courses will have specific entry requirements, called prerequisites, which are listed under each course description.
3. Recommended courses include: English 12 a C or better, Biology 11 or 12 with a C or better, Chemistry 11 or 12 with a C+ or better, Physics 11 or 12 with a C+ or better, and Math 12 (Principles 12 or Pre-Calculus 12) with a C+ or better.

To Be Successful

• Your first and most important step as a university transfer student is to call, email, or visit a Student Advisor at your nearest NIC campus or centre. Student Advisors have extensive knowledge of programs, funding options, career paths and post-secondary transfer agreements, and will help you get started on the right track.
• Each university has its own unique transfer requirements and deadlines that must be met. Familiarize yourself with the university transfer process and how transfer credit works.
• Transfer and degree requirements may change frequently and without notice. Always review your study plan with a Student Advisor to make sure you’re registered in the best courses to reach your goals.
• Use the BC Transfer Guide online to confirm the transferability of your chosen courses.
• To qualify as a transfer student, many universities require 8 courses (24 credits) as well as a specific grade point average.
• NIC also offers high school-equivalent Upgrading options if you need help meeting prerequisites for entry into individual courses.

The following list is a sample transfer plan that fulfills the general first-year course requirements for many Bachelor of Science degree programs throughout the province. However, choosing the right combination of courses will depend on a number of factors, including your personal interests and university of choice. Our Student Advisors will work with you to personalize this plan to meet your goals.

Sample Transfer Plan

• ENG-115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis; or 
  ENG-117 Academic Writing
• 3 credits of 100-level English
• MAT-181 Calculus I
• MAT-182 Calculus II
• BIO-102 Principles of Modern Biology I
• BIO-103 Principles of Modern Biology II
• CHE-110 Chemical Principles I
• CHE-111 Chemical Principles II
• PHY-120 Principles of Physics I and PHY-121 Principles of Physics II; or
  PHY-100 Introduction to Physics I and PHY-101 Introduction of Physics II

Important: Post-secondary transfer agreements and degree requirements change frequently. Additionally, not all NIC courses are transferable to all universities. Always refer to the BC Transfer Guide online AND have a Student Advisor at NIC and your receiving institution check your study plan before registering in courses.