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Biotechnology - Advanced to Forensic Science

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Biological sciences

Credential: College Advanced Diploma (3 year)

Program Title: Biotechnology - Advanced

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BScFS - Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science

Discipline: General and integrated sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Forensic Science

Transfer credits / courses

35%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 7.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program since Fall 2023 will receive the following 7.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 FRSC 1011H - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
  • 0.5 FRSC 2030H - Foundations in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 2050H - Introduction to Genetics
  • 0.5 BIOL 1030H - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 BIOL 3080H - Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introduction to Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introduction to Chemistry II
  • 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 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level

Students who began studies in the Biotechnology Advanced Diploma program prior to Fall 2023 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

 

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Fleming College's Biotechnology - Advanced Diploma program;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.

Note: Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours), Forensic Science program is competitive. As a result, the minimum 75% average required for meeting the terms of the agreement does not guarantee admission and a higher average may be required.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

​Students are required to complete the following 13.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Forensic Science degree:

  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice
  • 0.5 FRSC 2020H - Scientific Methodology in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 2100H - Criminal Code
  • 0.5 FRSC 3010H - Crime Scene Investigation
  • 0.5 FRSC 3020H - Workplace Readiness and Professional Ethics
  • 0.5 FRSC 3100H - Trends in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 3110H - Criminology in Forensics
  • 0.5 FRSC 3700H - Applied Population Genetics
  • 0.5 FRSC 4312H - Presentation of Forensic Evidence
  • 0.5 FRSC 3000H - Laboratory DNA Forensics; or 3111H - Non-Human DNA Forensics
  • 0.5 ANTH 1001H - General Anthropology
  • 0.5 ANTH 2410H - Biological Anthropology: Darwin, Death and Disease
  • 0.5 BIOL 1050H - Human Anatomy
  • 0.5 BIOL 1051H - Human Physiology
  • 0.5 CHEM 2300H - Biochemical Concepts
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 2420H - Introductory Analytical 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
  • 2.5 additional Forensic Science credits
  • 0.5 additional Forensic Science credit
  • 0.5 additional credit

*Additional notes: Courses without specified year levels must include at least 0.5 credit at the 3000 or 4000 level, and no more than 0.5 credit at the 1000 level. Choice credits must also include 1.5 science credits.

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.

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Last Updated: September 5, 2024