If you have questions about any aspect of our world, the sciences have the answer! Discovery is the key to a career in the sciences and an Associate of Science degree enables you to build out the first two years of a bachelor’s degree that meet your interests and education goals.
Through courses in biology, math, physics, physical geography, computer science, and chemistry you will build lab skills, field techniques, and scientific reasoning that helps you to analyze and present data in a factual manner.
Don’t stop there though, many students choose to continue their studies by pursuing a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree through one of our partner institutions or a Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices (BBA) right here at College of the Rockies.
Why consider an Associate of Science Degree?
With further education, this credential is a first step towards a career in:
Biological technology
Ecology
Chemistry
Lab and Research Analysis
Environmental Science
Earth Science
Statistics and Math
Physics
You’ll be able to explore a wide-range of courses to discover your specific areas of interest.
Our smaller class sizes provide you the opportunity for more personalized support from your instructors.
Program Completion Requirements
To view program completion requirements and individual course information, visit our Academic Calendar.
Note: The Academic Calendar is currently set to display program information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature contained within the Academic Calendar.
Our Education Advisors are available to help you plan your Associate degree course list – and to plan for transferring credits to university to complete your degree.
Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following:
ENST 12 – English Studies 12
ENFP 12 – English First Peoples 12
ENGL090 – English – Provincial Level
Complete 1 of the following:
Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in each of the following:
PREC 11 – Pre-Calculus 11
PREC 12 – Pre-Calculus 12
Complete all of the following:
Completed the following:
PREC 12 – Pre-Calculus 12
Earned a minimum grade of B (75%) in each of the following:
CALC 12 – Calculus 12
Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in at least 1 of the following:
MATH090 – Mathematics – Provincial Level
MATH100 – Pre-Calculus
Recommended Admission Requirements:
Basic computer skills
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students
For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)
Year 1
Application Fee:
$30.00
Tuition:
$3,725.70
Lab Fee:
$256.14
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
Year 2
Tuition:
$3,725.70
Lab Fee:
$170.76
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Tuition and Fees for International Students
For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)
Year 1
Application Fee:
$100.00
One-time International Education Fee:
$100.00
Tuition:
$16,340.70
Lab Fee:
$256.14
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
Guard.me Insurance:
$270.00
Year 2
Tuition:
$16,340.70
Lab Fee:
$170.76
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
*Tuition and Fees for international students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook and supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Your Associate of Science degree is a great first step to a variety of careers. With additional education, this credential is a first step toward a career in:
Associate of Science (ASC) Degree – Transfer Information
Have plans to go to university? Our Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge and Guaranteed Admission agreement with University of Victoria get you started on the right foot at the College before you transfer to either ULeth or UVIC.
Block Transfer Agreements
To Institution
Program
College of the Rockies
Bachelor of Business Administration Note: Individual assessment required.
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Management Note: Individual assessment required. Must include 6 credits each of biology (BIOL-101 and BIOL-102), chemistry (CHEM-101 and CHEM-102) and math (calculus, linear algebra and physics).
Bachelor of Science – Environmental Science Note: Individual assessment required. Must include 6 credits each of biology (BIOL-101 and BIOL-102), chemistry (CHEM-101 and CHEM-102) and math (calculus, linear algebra and physics).
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management with Major in Environmental Stewardship (BScEM) Note: Please review page 10 Appendix B for course selection
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management with Major in Water Resource Management (BScEM) Note: Please review page 11 Appendix C for course selection
