An Associate Degree program in science is a two-year post-intermediate or similar academic degree that is divided into four semesters. ADP in science is skill-oriented and specifically designed to attract students who are looking for a fast track entry into the workforce, wanting to continue in a four-year degree program, or investigating alternative specializations in order to clarify their professional ambitions.
 

Note: Candidates holding Associate Degree can continue towards respective BS 4-year degree program. Or the student can apply for new admission towards any BS 4-Year degree program (Subject to admission eligibility with exemption/transfer of relevant qualified courses) as per policy.

The objectives of a 2-year Associate Degree Program in Science (ADP in Science) focuses on providing a solid foundation in scientific principles and preparing students for either direct entry into the workforce or further studies in a bachelor's degree program.

The main objective of a two-year associate degree program in science is to introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biotechnology, Bio-informatics and Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, and Zoology.

The admission eligibility criterion for ADP in science is given below. 

1. Minimum 45% marks in Intermediate/12 years schooling/A- Level (HSSC) or Equivalent with science subject(s).

2. For the selection of Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics domains, students must have studied Mathematics at Intermediate level. 

3. For the Selection of Zoology, Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology domains, student must have studied the Biology at intermediate level. 

4. The students will take following deficiency course(s), if they have not studied the required subject(s) as mentioned above at intermediate level.

Courses for deficiency semester

Computer Science

Mathematics

Statistics

Zoology

 Bioinformatics & Computational Biology

Biotechnology

Molecular Biology

Disclaimer:

A student who does not have at least 50% marks in intermediate level will not be eligible to take admission in BSCS through entry route. 

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final term exams. The mid-term and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated centers and usually count for 80 to 90% of the total marks for a course.

To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree in Science, a student is required to earn prescribed number of credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.

Students are required to complete a project of 3 credit hours in the final semester of their ADP degree program.