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: BScN(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science Nursing
Discipline: Nursing
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Nursing, Compressed
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students beginning studies in the Biotechnology - Advanced Diploma program since Fall 2023 will receive the following 7.0 credits:
- 0.5 BIOL 1030H - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
- 0.5 BIOL 3080H - Molecular Biology
- 0.5 BIOL 3250H - Microbiology
- 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry I
- 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introductory Chemistry II
- 0.5 CHEM 2300H - Biochemical Concepts
- 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
- 0.5 PHYS 1000H - Foundations of Physics
- 0.5 unassigned Biology credit at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Forensic Science credit at the 1000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Forensic Science credit at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 1000 level
- 1.0 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level
Students beginning studies in the Biotechnology - Advanced Diploma program prior to Fall 2023 are encouraged to contact Trent University about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.
NOTE: While 7.0 credits are awarded for this pathway, students entering Nursing are only able to apply 4.0 transfer credits towards their studies in order to meet degree requirements.
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Loyalist College's Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.
NOTE: Students meeting the terms of this agreement are also eligible to apply to the Collaborative (4-year) or Compressed (28-month) Nursing programs, provided they complete two semesters of Biology, Chemistry and Math with a minimum cumulative average of 65% in each subject area. Admission to Nursing is competitive, and as a result, meeting the terms of this articulation agreement does not guarantee admission to the program. Contact nursingadmissions@trentu.ca for more information.
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 are required to complete the following 16.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Nursing degree:
- 0.5 BIOL 1050H - Human Anatomy
- 0.5 BIOL 1051H - Human Physiology
- 0.5 NURS 1000H - Individual as Nurse
- 0.5 NURS 1001H - Nursing as a 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 3031H - Qualitative Research for Health Care Professionals
- 0.5 NURS 3550H - Pharmacology 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
- 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 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 program takes place over 28-consecutive months (7 consecutive semesters). The Trent/Fleming School of Nursing also offers a Collaborative Nursing degree program. The Collaborative Nursing degree program is offered on a full-time basis over four years, with the option to complete studies in three-and-a-half years. Students transferring to Trent through this agreement who are interested in the Collaborative Nursing degree program will have a lightened course load but will not be eligible to fast track through the program. Contact nursingadmissions@trentu.ca for more information.
Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements, which apply to all undergraduate programs (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
Last Updated: October 15, 2024