Sciences de la nature (pre-university DEC)

Sciences de la nature (pre-university DEC) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Cégep de Sorel-Tracy in Sorel-Tracy, Canada. It takes 2 years, with intakes in Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March.

Cégep de Sorel-Tracy is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$15,604 a year, about ₹10.5 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$31,208 (≈ ₹20.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

International tuition per session × 2, from the college's international page (updated May 2026; it does not say which academic year and says amounts may change). Add about CAD 284 per session in other fees

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical research associate
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Microbiologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Roche
• Novartis
• Pfizer
• GSK
• AstraZeneca
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Bayer
• CSL
• BioNTech
• IQVIA

General entry requirements at Cégep de Sorel-Tracy for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Apply through SRAM by 14 March for the August start; later applications move to the next year.
• Send transcripts and certificates for your last three years of school (Class 10 to 12) and a comparative evaluation of studies, which SRAM can do.
• A French test result is needed unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée.
• SRAM replies in 3 to 4 weeks. Then apply for the CAQ and, after it, the study permit.
• Tuition is paid each session before classes start.

For this course: Taught in French; no English test applies. A French test (TCF, TEF, DELF B2, DALF or Bright) is required unless you studied in Quebec, France or an approved French lycée.

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This course starts in: Autumn (August) only; apply through SRAM by 14 March.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Birth certificate
• Class 10, 11 and 12 mark sheets and certificates (in French or English, or certified translations)
• French test result
• SRAM application fee (CAD 85)
• Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) and study permit
• Health insurance (about CAD 1,380 a year)

• Exemption from supplementary tuition (Quebec government)

  UG

  Value: Exemption from the international tuition supplement; limited number

  Full-time technical programmes. The college pre-selects on academic record, programmes with falling enrolment and the country's Human Development Index; the Fédération des cégeps makes the final choice. Apply on SRAM by 1 November; the college contacts eligible students in January. Never guaranteed

  Official page

Cégep de Sorel-Tracy is a public CEGEP in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. It offers pre-university DECs in natural sciences, human sciences and arts, and three-year technical DECs such as software development and AI, nursing, pharmacy techniques, mechanical and electrical engineering technology, business administration and legal techniques. All teaching is in French.

International students are admitted for the autumn session only. The college publishes international tuition in three tiers by programme, from CAD 7,802 to CAD 12,092 per session, and estimates living costs at CAD 24,617 a year for a single person (2026).

Life Sciences courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental ScienceAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BSc or BA)Acadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$25,173 / year
• Psychology (BA or BSc)Algoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's (two degree options) · C$22,601 / year
• Bachelor of Science in BiologyAlgoma UniversityFull-time bachelor's · C$22,601 / year
• PsychologyAmbrose University4 years (120 credits); areas include clinical studies, human development and neuropsychology · C$23,557 / year
• Biology – Health Sciences and Pre-Medicine Concentration (BSc)Bishop's UniversityMajor or honours · C$29,510 / year

More courses at Cégep de Sorel-Tracy

• Développement logiciel & IA (DEC; SRAM equivalent Techniques de l'informatique)3 years · C$15,604 / year
• Soins infirmiers (DEC)3 years · C$24,184 / year
• Techniques de pharmacie (DEC)3 years · C$24,184 / year
• Techniques de génie mécanique (DEC)3 years · C$20,198 / year
• Technologie du génie électrique: automatisation et contrôle (DEC)3 years · C$20,198 / year
• Environnement, hygiène et sécurité au travail (DEC)3 years (accelerated DEC: 2 years) · C$20,198 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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