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Environmental Technician to Environmental and Resource Science

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Engineering technology

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Environmental Technician

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University- Peterborough

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

Discipline: Biological sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Ecological Restoration

Transfer credits / courses

45%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 9.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students who entered the Environmental Technician Diploma program in Fall 2020 or later will receive the following 10.0 transfer credits, provided they meet the pathway eligibility requirements: 

  • 0.5 ERSC 1010H - Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC 1020H - Foundations of Biodiversity 
  • 0.5 ERSC 2080H - Natural Science Statistics 
  • 0.5 ERSC 2090H - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
  • 0.5 ERSC 2230H - Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis
  • 0.5 ERST 2525H - Critical Environmental Thinking: Political Economy and Policy Process
  • 0.5 BIOL 1020H - Foundations of Biodiversity
  • 0.5 BIOL 3050H - Limnology
  • 0.5 BIOL 3190H - Wild Plants of Ontario
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry I
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time 
  • 0.5 WRIT 2002H - Write It Up: Effective Communication
  • 0.5 unassigned Environmental and Resource Science credits at the 3000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Geography credit at the 2000 level
  • 2.0 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level

*Additional notes: 

  • While students are eligible for 10.0 transfer credits through this pathway, only 9.0 credits are applicable to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Ecological Restoration.
  • Students who have completed the Indigenous Perspectives Designation at Fleming are also eligible to receive transfer credit for INDG 1002H - Foundations of Modern Indigenous Life. Students must notify admissions@trentu.ca that they have completed the IPD to receive the credit. Students must still complete 11.0 credits at Trent University to meet requirements.

Transfer credits for students who entered the Environmental Technician Diploma program prior to Fall 2020 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must:

  • Successfully complete Fleming College’s Environmental Technician Diploma;
  • Achieve a minimum overall average of 75%.

Students interested in degree programs not included in this pathway are referred to the Trent University website for information about admission requirements. Applicants will be considered in accordance with Trent University's general admission requirements. Students who meet the terms of the pathway will be eligible to receive the block of credits, but all transfer credits received may not be apply in full to all degree programs. 

Applicants who do not meet the minimum average requirements, but who are otherwise admissible to Trent University, will be considered for admission based on general admission requirements. 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 11.0 credits at Trent University to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Ecological Restoration:

  • 0.5 ERSC 2220H - Environmental Assessment: Chemical and Laboratory Methods
  • 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management
  • 0.5 ERSC 2260H - Introductory Ecology
  • 1.0 ERSC 3200Y - Management of Forest Ecosystems
  • 0.5 ERSC 3510H - Ecology and Management of Wetland Systems
  • 0.5 ERSC 3551H - Pollution Ecology
  • 0.5 ERSC 4520H - Restoration Ecology
  • 0.5 ERSC 4530H - Remediation and Reclamation of Sites
  • 0.5 ERST 3110H - Environmental Impact Assessment: A Case Study Approach
  • 0.5 GEOG 1040H - Earth's Physical Processes and Environments
  • 0.5 GEOG 2401H - Environmental Geology
  • 0.5 GEOG 2460H - The Global Climate System
  • 0.5 GEOG 3560H - Soil Science
  • 0.5 SAFS-ERSC 3545H - Applied Plant Ecology
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 ERSC 2701H - Environmental Education: Biological Issues
    • 0.5 ERST 3501H - Environment and Communication
    • 0.5 ERST 3502H - Climate and Environment Communications
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 ERST 2100H - Environmental Science and Politics
    • 0.5 ERST 2520H - Natural Resource Management
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 ERST 3120H - Canadian Environmental Policy
    • 0.5 ERST 3301H - Environmental Ethics
    • 0.5 ERST 3250H - Introduction to Environmental Law
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 GEOG 3530H - Hydrology
    • 0.5 GEOG 3540H - River Environments and Processes
  • 0.5 credit from the Trent School of Environment Capstone Course List

*Additional notes: 

  • A full, current list of Trent School of Environment Capstone Courses is available at https://trentu.ca/calendar. 
  • Students are encouraged to complete 1.0 credit during summer terms to complete all program requirements within two years of study, as course overloading may not be permitted. Course offerings are subject to change. Students are referred to an academic advisor for degree planning support.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult the Academic Calendar for course descriptions, degree requirements, and academic regulations (https://trentu.ca/calendar). Consultation with an academic advisor is strongly recommended prior to course registration to support degree planning, course selection, and progression toward degree completion (https://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

This Agreement will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if significant curriculum changes occur at either institution that may impact the pathway. Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing one year's written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the parties will make reasonable efforts to ensure that students currently enrolled in the pathway are able to complete their studies without disruption. 

Documentation

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: August 5, 2026