Dual Enrolment Programme

 

What is Dual Enrolment

A programme that allows senior school students to earn credit towards an associate, certificate and diploma degree. Dual enrolment courses qualify for academic credit in the Bermuda Public Senior School and post-secondary institutions. Tuition is waived for dual enrolment students in the Bermuda Public Senior Schools. However, they are responsible for the purchase of textbooks and other equipment. ​


Available Programmes

Business, Hospitality and Technical Education

  • Certificate in Applied Science Technology CT-TECH
  • Diploma in Culinary Arts DP-CUART
  • Diploma in Hospitality Management DP-HSMGT

Associate of Science

  • Nursing
  • Pre-Medical
  • Pre-Health
  • Diagnostic Imaging Technology Programme

General Associate Degree Programmes


See page 33 - 53 in the Course Catalog.

Programme Requirements

Dual enrolment allows students to pursue an advanced curriculum relevant to their individual post secondary interest while enrolled in high school.
To be eligible for the Dual Enrolment programme a student must:

  • Be a student in Bermuda public senior school in order to get a tuition waver.
  • Submit the Bermuda College Application with a senior school transcript and copy of passport.
  • Submit a recommendation letter from the school.
  • Sign an agreement to release student record information to their respective senior school, and for use by Bermuda College.
  • Complete the College Placement Test (CPT)​
  • Not have already received a senior school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma.

Academic Advising

Academic advisors are extremely important. The Primary Role Advisor for dual enrolment students is Mrs. Takia Bean - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

She assists with the following:
  • Registration for classes & develop educational plan (mandatory)
  • Monitoring academic progress
  • Academic issues
  • Campus resource identification & utilizaiton
  • Goal setting
  • Personal growth and career development

Guidelines
  • A student's participation in the Dual Enrolment Programme is limited to the time normally required to complete the senior school diploma, from the time of initial participation in that programme.
  • Student's in the Dual Enrolment Programme must abide by all Bermuda College policies procedures, and regulations.
  • Grades colleg credits earned by students are recorded at Bermuda College. The transcript of the college coursework may be released to the student's senior school, future higher education or applied toward Bermuda College graduation requirements if applicable.
  • Students enrolled in course(s) at Bermuda College for dual enrolment credit are expected to perform at the college level. Failure will mean that a student will not receive credit twoard high-school graduation. Conversely, students receiving a passing grade upon completion of course(s) for dual enrolment credit will receive the grade obtained from Bermuda College. The grade will also be factored into the student's grade point average (GPA) on their senior school transcript.
  • Students are expected to attend class during the first week of classes, even though this date may not coincide with the start date at their high school. Failing to start classes during this time may result in the loss of the student's place in the programme.
  • Parents will not be included in meetings held by faculty and/or counselor and student.

Enrolment options for the Associate Degree Programme

Full Time Students

  • Meet all entry requriements and place in both freshmen English and mathematics on the placement test.
  • Can Enrol in up to 15 credits or more.

Part Time Students

  • Meet all entry requirements and place in either freshmen English or mathematics on the placement test.
  • Can enrol in up to 6 credits, 2 academic courses.

Note: All students must maintain 2.0 GPA. Failure to do so warrants the return of the student to their respective high school.

Certificate for Nursing Assistants

The Certificate for Nursing Assistants was developed in collaboration with the Bermuda Nursing Midwifery Council. It prepares participants with the prerequisites needed to become registered with the Bermuda Nursing Council as nursing assistants in the health care industry. Participants will cover topics such as Vital signs; Medical Terminology; Caring for Seniors and others in Need of Medical Care; Professional Regulations; Legal and Ethical Issues in the Health Care Industry.

Program Requirements:

  • Submit the Bermuda College Application with a senior school transcript.
  • Submit copy of passport.
  • Students entering this programme must be proficient in English and mathematics. Potential students will be assessed. Those needing support in English and or Math must successfully complete these requirements prior to enrolling in the programme.
  • Police Vetting Report from Magistrates Court
  • Hair Follicle Drug Screening (Employee Health Services, King Edward Memorial Hospital only)
  • Proof of valid Health Insurance
  • Covid-19 Vaccine
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test
  • Hepatitis B Test and/or Shot as Required
  • Tetanus Shot
  • Influenza Shot
  • SCARS Training
  • Regular Covid-19 Testing
  • American Heart Foundation 2-person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
  • Heavy Lifting assessment for EMT students

Note: The certificate is 2 semesters long providing clinical experience.
Visit the Nursing Assistants page to learn more.

Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

The Emergency Medical Technician Programme prepares graduates 18 years and older to initiate assessment and care of the ill or injured patient. After successful completion of the programme, each graduate must succeed at the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) practical and computer based knowledge examinations. This programme provides opportunity to prepare for entry-level positions in the Emergency Medical Services profession for possible employment in a variety of pre-hospital, hospital, Fire and Rescue Services and industrial settings.

Program Requirements:

  • Submit the Bermuda College Application with a senior school transcript.
  • Submit copy of passport.
  • Students entering this programme must be proficient in English and mathematics. Potential students will be assessed. Those needing support in English and or Math must successfully complete these requirements prior to enrolling in the programme.
  • Police Vetting Report from Magistrates Court
  • Hair Follicle Drug Screening (Employee Health Services, King Edward Memorial Hospital only)
  • Proof of valid Health Insurance
  • Covid-19 Vaccine
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Test
  • Hepatitis B Test and/or Shot as Required
  • Tetanus Shot
  • Influenza Shot
  • SCARS Training
  • Regular Covid-19 Testing
  • American Heart Foundation 2-person Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
  • Heavy Lifting assessment for EMT students

 


Note: The EMT Programme is one semester long providing clinical experience.
Visit the EMT Progamme page to learn more.

CPT

Next Generation Reading:

Test Format:

  • 20 Questions
  • no change in # of items

Content Domains:
  • Information and Ideas
  • Rhetoric
  • Synthesis
  • Vocabulary

Passages are a mix of previously published (authentic) and comissioned texts.

Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) Test Format:
  • 20 multiple-choice questions
  • Calculator usage: 4-function calculator and square root available for some items

Content Assessed:
  • Rational numbers
  • Ratio and proportional relationships
  • Exponents
  • Algebraic expressions
  • Linear equations
  • Linear applications and graphs
  • Probability and sets
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Geometry concepts for HS Pre-Algebra
  • Geometry concepts for HS Algebra 1
Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) Test Format:
  • 20 multiple-choice questions
  • Calculator usage: 4-function, square root, graphing calculator available for some items.

Content Assessed:
  • Linear equations
  • Linear applications and graphs
  • Factoring
  • Quadratics
  • Functions
  • Radical and rational equations
  • Polynomial equations
  • Exponential and logarithmic equations
  • Geometry concepts for Algebra 1
  • Geometry concepts for Algebra 2
  • Trigonometry
WRITEPLACER Essay
  • Test remains the same
  • 8-point holistic scoring rubric with 6 diminesions
  • Purpose and Focus
  • Organization and Support
  • Development and Support
  • Sentence Variety and Style
  • Mechanical Conventions
  • Critical Thinking
  • 17 Prompts available
  • Timed or untimed
  • Student Essay Report
  • Reports can be run to extract writing samples for review by faculty

How to Prepare

Encourage students to prepare by brushing up on the skills needed to be successful in first-year college courses.


Utilize ACCUPLACER's free print and online student resource here.


Free online study App-Practice from any phone, tablet, or electronic device with our free web-based study app here.

Centre for Learning and Academic Success (CLAS)
  • Tutoring in biology, and mathematics.
  • Study Skills workshops - Overcoming Exam Anxiety, Exam Study Strategie, Time Management
  • Tutor.com online tutoring for 250 subjects-24/7

FAQ

What happens if I fail a course that has a second part? You will not be able to move on and will have to return back to high school.

What happens if I don't receive a 2.00 GPA at the end of the semester? You will have to return back to high school.

What happens if I don't show up for a final exam? BC stated that if you don't show up for a final exam you will receive an automatic F grade.

What happens if I don't submit my assignments by the deadline? Your instructor will give you a zero grade and this can affect your overall semester/cumulative GPA.

Do my instructors take attendance? Yes!

Will my instructor notify my parents if I don't hand in assignments or don't attend class? No, but they will communicate with the high school liaison.

Am I responsible for my textbooks and supplies? Yes, students are responsible for the purchases of course materials - textbooks, calculators, textbook access codes, uniforms, knifes, etc.

General Education

Graduates and students of Bermuda College should exhibit general learning outcomes that serve as the foundation for success in their discipline and in society. These learning outcomes, central to the mission of the college, are an integral part of the curriculum.

General Education Learning Outcomes

 1. Communication Skills
  • Read to retain, to restate, and to apply ideas for a variety of purposes.
  • Listen to retain, to restate, and to apply ideas for a variety of purposes.
  • Write effectively in a variety of contexts and formats.
  • Speak effectively in a variety of contexts and formats.

2. Critical Thinking Skills
  • Distinguish between facts, feelings, judgments, and inferences.
  • Integrate information and develop rational, reasonable interpretations, inferences and connections.
  • Be open to new information, methods, cultural systems, values and philosophies.
  • Devise solutions for problems and issues.
  • Think creatively.

3. Quantitative and Reasoning Skills
  • Make reasonable estimates.
  • Perform computations using appropriate methods.
  • Analyse, interpret and explain (and be able to generate) numerical information presented in tables, charts, and graphs.
  • Use critical thinking skills in a mathematical context.
  • Use scientific principles to solve problems.

4. Information Literacy
  • Collect, verify, document, organize, and investigate information from a variety of sources, within an ethical context.

5. Cooperative & Collaborative Skills
  • Interact effectively with others.
  • Recognize and respect cultural diversity and understand how it influences human thought and behaviour.

6. Technology/Computer Literacy
  • Be able to use computers and technology efficiently, from the perspective that such skills are necessary in today’s society.
  • Have the basic knowledge of computer operations (copying files, printing documents, etc.); be able to use the Internet/World Wide Web (browsers, search engines), basic software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) and email functions (sending/receiving messages, attaching files, etc.).
  • Be able to “self-teach”, that is to learn new programs and/or tasks as they are encountered.


General Education Components

Humanities
  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Education
  • Film
  • French
  • History
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Spanish
  • Religious Studies
  • English Literature at 2000-level (excluding ENG 2212)

Social Sciences
  • Economics
  • Earth & Environmental Studies at 2000 level
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Social Work

Natural Sciences
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth & Environmental Studies
  • Physics

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Programmes

Associate Degrees

Associate Degrees provide the first two years of College that can be transferred to overseas universities or used to go directly into the workforce.

Associate of Arts Degree Programmes
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programmes
Associate in Science Degree Programmes

 

Diplomas

Diploma programmes are designed to provide the graduate with skills and competencies for immediate employment into a particular occupational field. Students may be able to transfer some of these credits into an associate degree programme at a later time depending on the programme of study.

 

Certificates

Certificate programmes are designed to provide the graduate with the opportunity for immediate employment in a particular occupational field. The certificate documents that the student has attained job entry competence and is ready at an entry level employment standard. Note: Certificate courses will not normally transfer into degree programmes.

 

Continuing Education - Pace Programmes

The Division of Professional & Career Education (PACE), through our partnerships, offers you access to training and qualifications of a national and international standard. PACE offers Certificates, Professional Designations, Short Training Courses, Exam Review and Online Professional Development Courses.

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