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Environmental Technology 3-Year Diploma to Environmental Science Degree
Where Are You Now?
Georgian College
Discipline: Engineering technology
Credential: College Advanced Diploma (3 year)
Program Title: Environmental Technology
Where Do You Want to Go?
Western University
Degree Qualifications: BSc - Bachelor of Science
Discipline: General and integrated sciences
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Environmental Science
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Credit received:
Introductory Science
• 1.0 course: 1000-level Biology: Biology 1001A and 1002B
• 1.0 course: 1000-level Chemistry: Chemistry 1301A/B and 1302B
• 0.5 course: Environmental Science 1021F/G
Environmental Content/Field Skills
• 1.0 course: 2000-level non-science course from Environmental Science course list
• 0.5 course: 2000-level course from Environmental Science course list from physical science category
• 0.5 course: 2000-level from Environmental Science course list from philosophy/policy/political science category
Social Science
• 0.5 course: 2000-level Social Science credit
Other Credits
• 1.0 course: 1000-level Communications (Arts)
Electives
• 1.0 course: 2000-level Science credit
This credit is not transferable to other Faculties or Programs. Students may be eligible for transfer to another program and/or campus at Western at the discretion of the Dean of the Faculty in which they wish to transfer. Students who transfer to another program and/or campus at Western will have the credit that they received as part of the Articulation Agreement removed from their academic record and their courses and program will be reassessed.
Requirements
Western agrees to consider for admission to the Faculty of Science (3-year B.Sc. Environmental Science major, 4-year B.Sc. Environmental Science major, 4-year B.Sc. Environmental Science Specialization, 4-year B.Sc. Environmental Science Honors Specialization), students who have complied with the following requirements:
a. a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all courses taken toward the completion of the three-year Environmental Technology Diploma program. The competitive overall average can vary from year to year and will be determined by the University for the year in which students apply. Courses used towards the diploma program that are upgraded after the completion of the diploma program will be considered as part of the GPA. Any course taken after completion of the diploma program and not used toward the diploma program will not be calculated as part of the GPA;
b. achieve a minimum grade of “C” or 60 percent in each college course taken toward the completion of the diploma program; and
c. no longer than 3 years should have elapsed between conferral of the diploma and admission to Western. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis.
Admissions decisions are within the sole discretion of Western and are not appealable. Applicants who meet the requirements set out above are not guaranteed admission under this Agreement. The decision as to the number of students who will be accepted in any academic year may vary from year to year.
60.00%
Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation
Yes
BridgingN/A
Program Residency RequirementBelow are the courses students will need to take towards their degree/module at Western University from a 3-year Environmental Technology Diploma from Georgian College.
Course descriptions, course nomenclature (e.g. F/G) and breadth categories (e.g. category A course) can be found in the current Academic Calendar. Please refer to the most recent academic calendar for the Environmental Science course list. Transfer students must see Faculty Academic Counselling to choose their module/degree. It is also recommended to see the Environmental Science Academic Counsellor.
Common courses taken by students in all modules
- 1.0 course from: Calculus 1000A/B, or 1500 A/B, 1301A/B, or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228 A/B, 1229 A/B, 1600 A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024 A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, must be completed during the first year of enrollment
- 0.5 course: Biology 2483A
- 0.5 course: Chemistry 2210A/B
- 0.5 course from: Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Psychology 2810
- 0.5 course: a Geography half-course from the Environmental Science Course List
- 0.5 course at the 2000-level from Earth Sciences courses in the Environmental Physical Sciences Subject Courses List
- 1.0 course: Environmental Science 3300F/G, 3350F/G
- 0.5 additional courses from the ‘Environmental Science Course List’ from the life science group
- For all modules no more than 7.0 first year courses will be counted towards degree, including advanced standing credits.
- ‘Option courses’ are courses that can be taken from any Faculty or Department as long as you have taken/ have credit for the pre-requisite course and they meet your graduation requirements, as listed.
B.Sc. Environmental Science Major – 4 year
Courses taken towards module or graduation requirements:
- 8.0 option courses (7.5 option courses if Psychology 2810 is taken):
- Of these courses, ensure 5.5 courses are senior courses; 0.5 are first year courses
- Environmental Science 4970F/G may be taken as an option but will not be counted towards module requirements
- Notes:
- A total of 13.0 courses will be taken for this module
- to achieve graduation requirements, of all courses taken at Western, ensure 2.0 are essay courses, and 7.0 courses are Science courses
B.S.c Environmental Science Specialization – 4 year
Courses taken towards module or graduation requirements:
- 0.5 course from: Environmental Science 4949F/G, 4970F/G, Biology 4230A/B, 4405F/G, 4410F/G, 4412F/G, Earth Sciences 4431A/B, 4440A/B
- 2.5 additional courses at the 3000 level or above from Environmental Science 4970F/G or the “Environmental Science Course List’.
- 5.0 option courses (4.5 option courses if Psychology 2810 is taken):
- Of these courses, ensure 2.5 courses are senior courses; 0.5 are first year courses
- Notes:
- A total of 13.0 courses will be taken for this module
- To achieve graduation requirements, of all courses taken at Western, ensure 2.0 are essay courses and 7.0 courses are Science courses
B.Sc. Environmental Science Honors Specialization – 4 year
Courses taken towards module or graduation requirements:
- 1.5 course: Environmental Science 4999E
- 0.5 course from: Environmental Science 4949F/G 4970F/G, Biology 4230A/B, 4405F/G, 4410F/G, 4412F/G, Earth Sciences 4431A/B, 4440A/B
- 1.0 additional courses at the 3000 level or above from the ‘Environmental Science Course List’
- 5.0 option courses (4.5 option courses if Psychology 2810 is taken):
- Of these courses, ensure 2.5 courses are senior courses; 0.5 are first year courses
- Notes:
- A total of 13.0 courses will be taken for this module
- To achieve graduation requirements, of all courses taken at Western, ensure 2.0 are essay courses and 7.0 courses are Science courses
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
This Articulation Agreement is effective January 1, 2017 and shall continue in force unless terminated by either party as set out herein. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon three months’ written notice of termination to the other party. No applicants will be considered for admission after the date of such notice. Students accepted by Western under this Agreement prior to issuance of a notice of termination by either party shall be permitted to complete their studies under the terms of this Agreement.
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Western University
Office of the Registrar - Undergraduate Admissions
WSS Building Room 3140
London, Ontario N6A 3K7
E-mail: welcome@uwo.ca
Website: welcome.uwo.ca
Last Updated: March 21, 2024