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1. University of Alberta - After Degree Program Fall 2018

   alyembo replied to tuktuki's topic in CA Programs

   Hey everyone! I'm currently finishing up my first year of the after-degree, and I wanted to try to answer some of the questions you have. As Anthony mentioned, they made significant changes to the curriculum, so keep in mind that things may be differ...

2. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   I got my acceptance letter a week and a half ago! :) Can't wait to meet everyone!

3. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   I'm also still waiting for a response. I'm applying with a 4.0. I finished BIOL 235 in January and had that transcript sent over to the U of A, but it hasn't shown up on my application yet. And I'm just finishing up Medical Microbiology. When I email...

4. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   Congrats! How long was it between when you applied and when you got your acceptance? I just applied last Tuesday :).

5. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   Thanks :). It's HLSC 124 - Microbiology for Health Professionals.

6. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   Congratulations! That's so exciting! I can't wait to apply. I have to wait until January 4th when I start microbiology at MacEwan.

7. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   Hi there, It's not bad. It's certainly doable, but there is a lot of information for each section of the course. It just means that each midterm tests you on a lot of information, and thus takes a long time to study for. Other than that, the structu...

8. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   Maybe I'm mistaken, but I thought the AGPA was based on the 4.0 scale rather than a percentage.

9. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

   alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

   Yes, they give you a study guide. And any terms/sections that aren't on the study guide don't need to be known, which is very helpful. However, it still covers a lot of information. When reading chapters/making notes I spend about 15 hours/week, and ...

10. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

    alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

    I'm currently 2/3 of the way through BIOL 235. I started at the beginning of August and have been doing it while working full-time. Personally, I don't think it's possible to complete in 2-3 months, but it depends on how much time you need to study f...

11. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

    alyembo replied to alyembo's topic in CA Programs

    I graduated in June '16 with a BA (Psych major, Ling minor). Good luck to those starting BIOL 235 soon! I'm about 2/3 of the way through, and it's a monster of a course!

12. University of Alberta - After Degree Program 2017

    alyembo posted a topic in CA Programs

    Hi everyone! I figured I would start up a thread for those applying/planning to apply to the University of Alberta After Degree program for Fall 2017 admission. My plan is to apply in January once I have started Medical Microbiology at MacEwan. I'm c...