DCS Science and Music Double

Program Objectives

The Double DEC is an academic program that combines two pre-university college programs. Due to the nature of the training and despite a curriculum that requires three years of study (as opposed to standard pre-university programs which require two years), a Double DEC remains a pre-university program and is not intended for direct entry into the job market.

Individuals who choose to pursue a Double DEC are usually interested in more than one field of study. Some have not yet fully decided on their academic or career path and hope that this dual program will allow them to continue their reflection process by exploring various disciplines offered during their college studies.

The Double DEC in Natural Sciences and Music combines the pre-university training of both programs. Visit the website of the CEGEP of your choice to find out if specific options are available.

To be eligible for this program, applicants must meet the admission requirements of both pre-university programs being combined.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:

The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*

NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:

Secondary 5 Language of Instruction

Secondary 5 Second Language

Secondary 4 Mathematics

Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science

Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada

The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:

Secondary 5 Language of Instruction

Secondary 5 Second Language

Secondary 4 Mathematics

The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.

The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.

The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.

The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.

*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.