Why do hundreds of students start University Studies at NIC every year?

• Same course content, same quality as university - for nearly half the cost (When comparing NIC student costs (tuition, fees, books, transport, housing, food) to those of urban university students)

• Explore different course subjects before investing in an entire degree

• Earn transfer credit toward degree programs virtually anywhere in BC and beyond

North Island College offers a full range of first- and second-year University Studies courses. These courses transfer in part or in full to other institutions and may be customized as a Prep study plan and/or applied towards diplomas, associate degrees, or bachelor’s degrees at NIC and beyond.

You can choose from over 800 courses available on campus or by distance learning throughout the region:

• 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, astronomy
• Spanish
• Women’s studies

1-Year Preparation (Prep) Study Plans

Collections of university studies courses customized to meet your goals, interests, or university of choice.

Students working towards a specific area of study or type of degree choose to focus their studies with a Prep study plan. Customized with help from our Student Advisors, Prep study plans help you choose the best courses for transfer. Student Advisors can personalize any kind of study plan to meet your needs. Here are just a few of the possibilities:

• Bachelor of Arts Prep
• Bachelor of Science Prep
• Bachelor of Education Prep
• Bachelor of Commerce Prep
• Kinesiology Prep
• Dental Hygiene Prep
• Medical Prep
• Pharmacy Prep

Preparatory Courses

If you do not qualify for admission to the program of your choice, North Island College has courses available to assist you. Courses are available in English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Study Strategies. Once you have applied, On line and On Site testing is available to determine what courses you need to prepare for the program of your choice. Please email us for additional information at internationaled@nic.bc.ca.

Preparatory Courses

If you do not qualify for admission to the program of your choice, North Island College has courses available to assist you. Courses are available in English, English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Study Strategies. Once you have applied, On line and On Site testing is available to determine what courses you need to prepare for the program of your choice. Please email us for additional information at internationaled@nic.bc.ca.

Contact: internationaled@nic.bc.ca
 
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