University Qualifying Studies
Description
The University Qualifying Studies provides students with access to courses that will assist them in:
- Completing admission requirements for other university programs
- Upgrading specific skills and knowledge in English (reading, writing, spelling, etc.), math and science
To prepare for undergraduate or vocational program admission, students should review the program admission requirements of their intended program, and use the charts below to plan their University Qualifying Studies courses.
Students without sufficient course prerequisites to register in the University Qualifying Studies courses should consider the Adult Basic Education program.
Note: Completion of ENGQ 1098 (with a 'C' or higher) or placement into ENGQ 1099 meets the English language proficiency requirement for open admission and some selective entry programs. Refer to your program of interest for details.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the university preparatory-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Access to University Qualifying Studies depends on individual course prerequisites; students may qualify depending on previous academic experience and/or assessment.
All applicants are recommended to take assessments in English and/or math to ensure appropriate placement in the program. Assessments are booked through the Student Enrolment Services office.
Content
English Qualifying
Depending on their high school grades, or placement test scores, students can prepare to meet admission requirements, meet prerequisites for ENGL 1100, or upgrade their English skills by taking the appropriate qualifying English courses:
| ENGQ 1096* | University Writing Workshop | 1.5 credits | |
| ENGQ 1097 | Writing Skills - Focus on Sentences | 3 credits | |
| ENGQ 1098 | Writing Skills - Focus on Paragraphs | 3 credits | |
| ENGQ 1099** | Writing Skills with Readings | 3 credits |
Notes:
* It is strongly recommended that students registering in this course take ENGQ 1099 concurrently.
** Obtain a minimum grade of C (60%) to meet the English proficiency requirement for university-level programs. Choose classroom based, online or partially online courses. Students who are entering with a 'C' grade in English 12 are strongly recommended to take ENGQ 1096 concurrently.
Math Qualifying
Qualifying level math courses may be used to prepare for programs that have specific math requirements. Students who are preparing for programs that require university level math (such as MATH 1112) should take MATQ 1093. Students who are preparing for programs that do not require higher levels of math should take MATQ 1099.
Qualifying Math courses include:
| MATQ 1091 | Basic Mathematics | 3 credits | |
| MATQ 1092 | Introductory Algebra | 3 credits | |
| MATQ 1093 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 credits | |
| MATQ 1099* | Qualifying Studies Math | 3 credits |
Notes:
* Meets math proficiency requirement for university-level programs. Choose classroom based or online courses.
Science Qualifying
| Biology | |||
| BIOQ 1098 | Introduction to Biology | 4 credits | |
| BIOQ 1099 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4 credits | |
| Chemistry | |||
| CHEQ 1094 | Preparation for General Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| Physics | |||
| PHYQ 1098 | Introduction to Physics | 4 credits | |
Note: See Adult Basic Education for more preparatory science courses.
Graduation
These courses may be used to prepare for many Kwantlen programs.
