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Biotechnology to Science

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Biological sciences

Credential: College Advanced Diploma (3 year)

Program Title: Biotechnology

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BScN(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science Nursing

Discipline: Nursing

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Nursing, Compressed

Transfer credits / courses

20%

Semesters Remaining 7

Granted 4.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning in the Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program since Fall 2022 will receive the following 8.0 credits: 

  • 0.5 BIOL 1030H – Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 BIOL-CHEM 2300H – Biochemical Concepts
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H – Introductory Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 1010H – Introductory Chemistry II
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H – Introductory Analytical Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H – Introductory Analytical Chemistry II
  • 0.5 CHEM 3400H – Chromatography
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H – The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 unassigned Biology credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Biology credit at the 3000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Math credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 3000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level

Transfer credits for students beginning studies in the Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

*Additional notes: While students transferring through this pathway are eligible to receive 8.0 transfer credits, only 4.0 are applicable to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) degree program. 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have: 

  • Successfully completed Durham College’s Biotechnology – Advanced Diploma; 
  • A minimum overall average of 75%.

*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

Students must complete the following 16.0 credits to complete requirements for the Nursing degree:

  • 0.5 NURS 1000H - Individual as Nurse
  • 0.5 NURS 1001H - Nursing as Profession
  • 0.5 NURS 1002H - Introduction to Foundational Practice Concepts
  • 0.5 NURS 1020H - Clinical Practice in a Residential Setting
  • 0.5 NURS 1550H - Introductory Life Sciences for Health Professionals
  • 0.5 NURS 2000H - Health Promotion and Population Health
  • 0.5 NURS 2001H - Family in the Community
  • 0.5 NURS 2003H - Nursing Therapeutics and Disease Condition
  • 0.5 NURS 2020H - Community-Based Nursing Practice
  • 0.5 NURS 2021H - Family Focused Practice
  • 0.5 NURS 2031H - Quantitative Research for Health Care Professionals
  • 0.5 NURS 2550H - Advanced Life Sciences for Health Professionals 
  • 0.5 NURS 3000H - Experiencing Acute Illness
  • 0.5 NURS 3001H - Living with Chronic Disease
  • 0.5 NURS 3004H - Nurse as a Leader and Advocate
  • 0.5 NURS 3020H - Clinical Practice Focused on Acute Care
  • 0.5 NURS 3021H - Clinical Practice with Chronic Disease
  • 0.5 NURS 3031H - Qualitative Research for Health Care Professionals 
  • 0.5 NURS 3550H - Pharmacology for Health Professionals 
  • 1.5 NURS 4020C - Independent Nursing Practice
  • 1.5 NURS 4021C - Independent Nursing Practice
  • 0.5 Advanced Topic from Group 1
  • 0.5 Advanced Topic from Group 2
  • 0.5 BIOL 1050H - Human Anatomy
  • 0.5 BIOL 1051H - Human Physiology
  • 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • 0.5 PSYC 1030H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 NURS 3560H - Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
    • 0.5 PHIL 2390H - Biomedical Ethics
    • 0.5 PSYC 3560H - Family Development
    • 0.5 PSYC 3750H - Health Psychology
    • 0.5 SOCI-GESO 2430H - Sociology of Gender

*Additional notes: The Compressed Nursing degree is offered over 28 consecutive months. Trent University also offers a Collaborative (4-year) program. Students can also apply to the Collaborative program for advanced standing, but will not be able to fast-track the program. While students in this pathway are eligible for 8.0 transfer credits, only 3.5 can be applied to meet Nursing degree requirements. 

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (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.

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca 
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer
http://trentu.ca/pathways

 
 

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Last Updated: November 13, 2024

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