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Biotechnology - Advanced Diploma to Science

Where Are You Now?

Centennial College

Discipline: Biological sciences

Credential: College Advanced Diploma (3 year)

Program Title: Biotechnology

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Science

Transfer credits / courses

40%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 8.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Biotechnology-Advanced Diploma program since Winter 2021 will receive the following 8.0 transfer credits: 

  • 0.5 BIOL 1030H – Foundations of Biodiversity
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H – Introductory Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H – Introductory Analytical Chemistry I
  • 0.5 BIOL 3250H – Microbiology 
  • 0.5 BIOL 4370H – The Gut Microbiome
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H – Write in Time 
  • 2.0 unassigned Biology credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Biology credit at the 3000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Chemistry credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Math credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Sociology credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 1000 level

Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Biotechnology-Advanced Diploma program prior to Winter 2021 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have: 

  • Successfully completed Centennial College’s Biotechnology – Advanced Diploma; 
  • A minimum overall average of 75%; 
  • Successful completion of any prerequisites for the Trent program of choice.

*Additional notes: Students transferring to Trent University through this pathway are also eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) provided they complete two semesters of Biology, Chemistry and Math with a minimum cumulative average of 65% in each subject area.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Courses required and campus location will depend on the specific major chosen. Visit http://trentu.ca/futurestudents for a list of available programs. Degree requirements are available at http://trentu.ca/calendar. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

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Last Updated: October 18, 2024