Duration
1 year
Science and Technology (Cert)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Start term
Fall, Winter
Program highlights
- Build your confidence and academic experience before applying to an engineering degree program
Program structure
Program option
- Certificate in Science and Technology (30 credits)
The certificate requires the successful completion of 30 credits. The grade in each course must be C- or better for the course to count towards the certificate. A GPA of 2.00 must be maintained to remain in the certificate program.
Courses
Students may wish to consult an academic advisor at Student Academic Services prior to choosing courses.
United States students: A U.S. Federal Student Aid-eligible version of this program is offered. This version meets all U.S. regulations (such as no co-operative education or e-courses) for eligible programs.
Admission criteria
Minimum cut-off averages and course requirements for admission
- Quebec CEGEP: 21 overall
- Math Requirements: Math 536 or TS/SN 5*
*Applicants who complete the prerequisite mathematics courses in CEGEP must have a minimum CRC of 21 for admission. - Additional information for CEGEP applicants
- Math Requirements: Math 536 or TS/SN 5*
- High School: C+ overall, B- math, B- physics
- ACT or SAT is NOT required
- Canadian curricula course requirements
- Accepted international qualifications
- International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26 overall, 4 HL or SL math, 4 HL or SL physics
- one math (Applications and Interpretations HL, Analysis and Approaches HL or Analysis and Approaches SL)
- International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP):
- Baccalauréat français: 11 overall, 12 math, 12 physics
- Première: Mathématiques Spécialité
- British system of education (GCE):
- A-levels: At least two A-level exams CD, CD in math, CD in science or
- AS-levels: At least 4 AS-level exams with equivalent results or
- BTEC: Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area with equivalent results
- Students without a math A-level may be admissible based on AS-level or iGCSE/GCSE/O-Level exam results. Students should include all their exam results from iGCSE (or equivalent) onwards to support their application.
- Additional information for British System of Education (GCE) applicants
- University Transfers (internal/external): C+ overall, B- math, B- phys.
Additional requirements for admission
Independent Students wishing to enter the Certificate program must be in good standing.
Students may transfer up to 12 credits into the Certificate program. The credits that may be so transferred are determined by the University at the point of entry into the program.
Programs for individual students can be designed in consultation with an academic advisor at Student Academic Services.
Minimum cut-off averages should be used as indicators. The cut-off data may change depending on the applicant pool. Applicants who meet the stated minimum requirements are not guaranteed admission to these programs.
Application deadlines
FALL ENTRY (September)
Deadline: March 1
International applicants: Apply no later than February 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
WINTER ENTRY (January)
Deadline: November 1
International applicants: Apply no later than August 1 to allow time for immigration document processing. However, applying earlier is strongly recommended. Immigration processing times vary by country, and delays could prevent you from starting your studies on time.
We reserve the right to close admission to a program at any time after the official deadline without prior notice.
After your degree
Thanks to Concordia's emphasis on taking an interdisciplinary approach to your field of study, you'll graduate with a depth of knowledge informed by an understanding of how your subject connects to the wider world. You'll be ideally positioned to succeed in a professional role that demands rigorous analytical thinking, sharp communication skills and the ability to approach problem-solving from multiple dimensions.
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