理学副学士学位是卑诗省转移系统中许多机构提供的省级证书。副学士学位提供的教育经验使学生为受过教育的人的生活做好准备，并为进一步学习打下坚实的基础。副学士学位课程包括在不同学术领域的两年制大学水平学习。学生需要完成广泛的课程，同时还要对特定学科进行深入学习。由于许多学生将继续学习，因此要求具有足够的灵活性，以使学生能够完成其预期专业的高级课程工作所需的先决条件。学生将学习旨在发展的学习计划：对周围世界的兴趣和好奇心，对他们生活和工作的全球背景的理解，对知识分子思想和人类创造力的欣赏，对开放的开放感。各种观点
The Associate of Science degree is a provincial credential offered by many institutions in the BC Transfer System. The associate degree provides an educational experience that prepares students for life as an educated person, and lays a solid foundation for further study. The associate degree curriculum consists of two years of university-level study in a variety of academic areas. Students are required to complete a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines. Since many students will continue their studies, the requirements are sufficiently flexible to enable students to complete the required prerequisites for upper-level course work in their intended major. Students will be exposed to a program of study that seeks to develop: an interest in and curiosity about the world around them an understanding of the global context in which they live and work. an appreciation of intellectual thought and human creativity. an openness to a variety of viewpoints a capacity for and interest in self-directed life-long learning. an acceptance of the social responsibilities that come with the benefits of advanced learning.Uncover the physical and material world through observation, calculation and experimentation. Take courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics and astronomy that transfer to university. Hone skills in mathematical and scientific reasoning, computer and technological literacy, research and evaluative skills, analysis, synthesis and integration of knowledge, as well as critical thinking and problem solving.