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91社区 SCS Certificate in STEM Foundations

The 91社区 STEM Foundations certificate can help you obtain the solid entry-level foundation you need for university studies in STEM fields.

Designed as a gateway to Freshman Year (U0) university programs in North America and elsewhere, the Certificate in STEM Foundations is a 30-credit undergraduate program that prepares you for entry into STEM degree programs or entry-level STEM careers. It can provide you with essential prerequisite knowledge and competence in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics as well as in Academic English Writing.

There is no guaranteed admission to a 91社区 degree program upon completion of the Certificate in STEM Foundations.

This program is offered to partner institutions, organizations, and communities. Please contact us at stem.scs [at] mcgill.ca for more information or details on how to partner with us.

Type:听 听Undergraduate Certificate
Courses: 听 10
Credits: 听 30
厂肠丑别诲耻濒别:听 TBD
Time:听 TBD
顿别濒颈惫别谤测:听 In-person
Unit:听 听Technology and Innovation
Questions?stem.scs [at] mcgill.ca



Key Features


The Certificate in STEM Foundations provides you with the dedicated support needed to maximize your academic performance in prerequisite courses that are typically required for admission to undergraduate STEM degree programs.

  1. Access to tutors for the duration of the Program to help you monitor your academic progress in each course and provide immediate assistance if/as needed.
  2. Set yourself up for academic success with skills, such notetaking, time management, and exam preparation, by participating in extracurricular workshops and activities.

Who Should Apply


The Certificate in STEM Foundations program is designed for students from all backgrounds who need to complete typical prerequisites for Freshman/U0 year STEM courses, or who wish to enhance their pre-university educational background in order to have more competitive university admission applications. This may include students from underserved and/or underrepresented communities (e.g., Indigenous communities of Canada, ethnic or racialized minorities, newcomers to Canada, and women), as well as international students from different secondary school systems.


Learning Outcomes
  • Acquire essential foundational knowledge and competences in mathematics, academic writing, chemistry, biology and physics through experiential learning to enrich your academic profile in preparation for a university major in a STEM-related field, such as Health Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, or Engineering.
  • Complete course requirements for admission to international STEM colleges and universities and get help with the application process.
  • Prepare yourself for university life by learning skills such as notetaking, exam preparation, time and, anxiety management, teamwork, etc.
  • Experience life in Canada through a cultural and social program offered as part of the onsite experience for international students.
  • Get insights into the STEM world of work by connecting with STEM professionals and through industry visits.

Course Schedule

Program Outline: Certificate (Cert.) STEM Foundations (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

Courses run on a three-week intensive format. The schedule and course selection will vary depending on the partnership agreement.

Sample Schedule

FALL WINTER SUMMER
Academic Writing 1 Chemistry 1 Physics 2
Mathematics 1 Physics 1 Chemistry 3 or Mathematics 3
Mathematics 2 Academic Writing 2 or Biology 2
Biology 1 Chemistry 2 听

Delivery Format and Schedule


The program can be delivered both on campus at 91社区 and off campus, on the premises of a partner institution. In addition, upon an institutional partner鈥檚 request, the program may be delivered on a part-time or full-time basis, in part or in whole.


Admission Requirements
  1. Students must be at least 17 years of age and meet one of the criteria below:
  • Hold a High School Diploma OR
  • Hold a CEGEP diploma (DCS, DEC or equivalent) from a non-STEM discipline OR
  • Be at least 21 years of age - applicants who do not have the normal academic background for admission but are 21 years of age and older may be admitted as mature students
  1. Students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirement

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