Program Transfer Search
Biotechnology to Biology
Where Are You Now?
Loyalist 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: Biological sciences
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Biology
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students will receive the following 10.0 transfer credits:
- 0.5 BIOL 1020H - Foundations of Biodiversity
- 0.5 BIOL 1030H - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
- 0.5 BIOL 3250H - Microbiology
- 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry I
- 0.5 CHEM 2100H - Introductory Organic Chemistry I
- 0.5 CHEM-BIOL 2300H - Biochemical Concepts
- 0.5 CHEM 2420H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry II
- 0.5 CHEM-ERSC-FRSC 3410H - Methods of Spectral Analysis
- 1.5 unassigned Biology credits at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Chemistry credits at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Math credits at the 1000 level
- 2.0 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level
- 1.5 unassigned Science credits at the 2000 level
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Loyalist College's Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.
N/A
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation
Yes
BridgingBridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.
Program Residency RequirementStudents must complete the following 10.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Biology degree:
- 0.5 BIOL 2000H - Methods of Biological Inquiry
- 0.5 BIOL 2050H - Introduction to Genetics
- 0.5 BIOL 2070H - Cell Biology
- 0.5 BIOL 2260H - Introductory Ecology
- 0.5 BIOL 2600H - Evolution
- 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introductory Chemistry II
- 0.5 MATH 1051H - Non-Calculus Statistics I: Elementary Probability and Statistics
- 0.5 MATH 1052H - Non-Calculus Statistics II: Elementary Statistical Methods
- 0.5 credit from the following:
- 0.5 MATH 1005H - Applied Calculus;
- 0.5 MATH 1110H - Calculus I: Limits, Derivatives and Integrals
- 0.5 credit from the following:
- 0.5 PHYS 1000H - Foundations of Physics
- 0.5 PHYS 1001H - Introductory Physics I
- 0.5 PHYS-BIOL 1060H - Physics for Life Sciences
- 4.5 Biology, Biochemistry or Biomedical Science credits at the 3000 level or above
- 0.5 credits from Ancient History and Classics, Canadian Studies, Communications, Cultural Studies, English Literature, French and Francophone Studies, Gender and Social Justice, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, UNIV, or WRIT
*Additional notes: Choice credits without specified year levels must include at least 1.5 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s), and no more than 1.0 credit at the 1000 level. Choice credits must also include at least 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List.
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
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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
Last Updated: March 22, 2024