About General Arts And Science – Science And Engineering Preparation in Durham College

This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the engineering technology sector. This option provides the foundation necessary for success in college engineering technology programs such as architectural, biomedical, chemical, electronics, energy systems, environmental, mechanical, and water quality. Students considering a skilled trade program would also benefit. This program offers an opportunity to develop and refine the academic skills for science, mathematics, and communication that are necessary for admission. This will ultimately provide the foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent academic studies. Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs.

This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the engineering technology sector. This option provides the foundation necessary for success in college engineering technology programs such as architectural, biomedical, chemical, electronics, energy systems, environmental, mechanical, and water quality. Students considering a skilled trade program would also benefit.

This program offers an opportunity to develop and refine academic skills (for science, mathematics, and communication) that are necessary for admission. Ultimately, this will provide foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent academic studies. Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs.

Overall, students will be required to complete six courses per semester (12 courses in total). These include five core courses including Communications (two), Computers (one), Advanced Math (one) and Preparing for Academic Success (one). In addition, seven non-core courses are also taken including Advanced Math (two), Physics (one), Biology (one) and Chemistry (one) and general education elective courses (two). While the course Issues and Ethics in Science is highly recommended, general education elective courses can be drawn from a wide array of courses in social sciences and liberal arts.

Graduates of the General Arts and Science program may qualify for admission to and/or advanced standing to pursue additional college or university studies. Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor, and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

Academic qualification equivalents

• completion of all  India or state board HSC(XII)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5
• IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20
• PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R

Durham College Highlights

Durham College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

List of other expenses, apart from tuition fee, that an applicant should consider before applying to seek admission at DC is as tabulated below: