Upgrading courses and programsÌýare available to help you gain admission requirements for college and university transfer programs. We also offer specific math and English upgrading courses that lead directly into career programs. An assessment can help you determine your current level of skill in a subject and match you with the right Camosun course to get you started on your academic path. If you have any questions after scanning the list below, contact anÌýAdmissions Advisor.
Camosun Course Alternatives
- Biology
- ChemistryÌý
- English
- Math
- PhysicsÌý
- Math and English courses for specific programs
- English proficiency for program admissions requiring English 12 with a C+
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Biology
| High School Requirement | Camosun preparatory courses |
|---|---|
| Biology 11 |
|
| Anatomy and Physiology 12 |
|
| Anatomy and Physiology 12 |
|
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Chemistry
| High school course | Camosun preparatory courses |
|---|---|
| Chemistry 11 |
|
| Chemistry 11 |
|
| Chemistry 12 |
(effective September 2020) |
| Chemistry 12 |
|
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English
Not sure which to take? Contact an admissions advisor.
| High school course | Camosun alternative courses |
|---|---|
| English 10 |
|
| English 10 |
Ìýand
|
| English 11 |
(effective September 2020) |
| English 11 |
Ìýand
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
and
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
and
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
and
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
Ìýand ENGL 096 - Provincial Indigenous Literature |
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
andÌý
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
andÌý
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
|
| English 12 or EFP 12 |
ÌýandÌý
|
Notes:
- Where a C+ grade is required in an English 12 prerequisite, a C grade will be accepted in the alternative Camosun course.
- English Language Development (ELD) courses are for non-native speakers of English.
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Math
Not sure which to take? Contact an admissions advisor.
| High school course | Camosun alternative courses |
|---|---|
| Math 10 |
andÌý
|
| Math 11 | Ìý
and
|
| Math 11 |
|
| Math 11 |
|
| Math 12 |
|
| Math 12 |
|
| Math 12 |
|
Notes:
- Math prerequisites assume the academic version of the courses (unless otherwise noted).
- Math 10 refers to either Principles of Math 10 or Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10.
- Math 11 refers to either Principles of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11.
- Math 12 refers to either Principles of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 12.
- The Math 11 prerequisite for Business courses (e.g. BUS, ECON, FIN, etc.) may be satisfied with one of:
- C grade in Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12
- C+ grade in MATH 072, MATH 075, or MATH 135 (cancelled Sept 2019)
- You will need a minimum of an A grade in MATH 107 to use