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Environmental Technician 2-Year Diploma to Environmental Science Degree

Where Are You Now?

Northern College

Discipline: Engineering technology

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Environmental Technician

Where Do You Want to Go?

Western University

Degree Qualifications: BSc - Bachelor of Science

Discipline: General and integrated sciences

Credential: Degree (3 year)

Program Title: Environmental Science

Transfer credits / courses

27%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 4.00
Total 15.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Credit Received: 


Introductory Science

  • 1.0 course: 1000-level Chemistry: Chemistry 1301A and 1302B
  • 0.5 course: Environmental Science 1021F/G 


Environmental Content/Field Skills

  • 1.0 course: 2000-level science course from Environmental Science course list 
  • 0.5 course: Geography 2220A 


Social Science:

  • 0.5 course: 2000-level Social Science credit 


Other Credits: 

  • 0.5 course: 1000-level Communication (Arts) 

 

Students who subsequently transfer to another program or Faculty will have the transfer credit removed from their academic record and credit for Northern courses will be assessed by Western on a course- by- course basis.

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), and grant transfer credit to graduates of the Environmental Technician program who meet the following requirements:
 

a. a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all courses taken toward the completion of the two-year Environmental Technician 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.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

60.00%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

No information provided.

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

(a) This Agreement is effective July 1 2018 and shall continue in force unless terminated by either party as set out herein.

(b) 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.

(c) Students accepted by the University 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: February 29, 2024