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Biotechnology to Multiple Majors (Arts or Science)

Where Are You Now?

Loyalist College

Discipline: Biological sciences

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Biotechnology

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University- Peterborough

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

Discipline: Multiple

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Multiple Major

Transfer credits / courses

35%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 7.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Biotechnology Diploma program since Fall 2024 will receive the following 7.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 BIOL 1030H - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry
  • 0.5 CHEM-ERSC-FRSC 3410H - Methods of Spectral Analysis
  • 0.5 CLIM-ERSC 1050H - Introduction to Climatic Change Science and Policy
  • 0.5 MATH 1001H - Precalculus Mathematics
  • 0.5 unassigned Biology credit at the 1000 level
  • 2.5 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level

Transfer credits for students who began studies in the Biotechnology Diploma program prior to Fall 2024 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for the block of transfer credits, students must have:

  • Successfully completed Loyalist College's Biotechnology Diploma;
  • A minimum overall average of 75%.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Students pursuing majors for which introductory credits are not provided through the transfer credit block may be encouraged to complete courses in the term prior to entering Trent full-time. Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly encouraged. (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

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 transfer credit block for graduates of this program will be reviewed annually and adjusted, as necessary, to account for curriculum changes. 

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

Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.


Last Updated: April 22, 2025