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Environmental Technology to Environmental and Resource Science

Where Are You Now?

Durham College

Discipline: Engineering technology

Credential: College Advanced Diploma (3 year)

Program Title: Environmental Technology

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

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

Discipline: General and integrated sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Environmental and Resource Science

Transfer credits / courses

50%

Semesters Remaining 4

Granted 10.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students entering the Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma program in Fall 2022 or later will receive the following 10.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 ERSC 1010H – Environmental Science and Sustainability 
  • 0.5 ERSC 1020H – Case in Environment and Sustainability 
  • 0.5 ERSC 2230H – Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis 
  • 0.5 ERST 3120H - Canadian Environmental Policy 
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry 1
  • 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introductory Chemistry 2
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry 1
  • 0.5 CHEM 2420H - Introductory Analytical Chemistry 2
  • 0.5 CHEM 3400H - Chromatography 
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation for Reconciliation
  • 2.0 unassigned Environmental and Resource Science credits at the 2000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Environmental and Resource Studies credits at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credits at the 3000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level

Students who entered the Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma program prior to Fall 2022 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received through this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this pathway, students must:

  • Successfully complete Durham College's Environmental Technology Advanced Diploma program;
  • Achieve 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

N/A

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 10.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental and Resource Science: 

  • 0.5 ERSC 2080H - Natural Science Statistics
  • 0.5 ERSC 2090H - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
  • 0.5 ERSC 2220H - Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis
  • 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management
  • 0.5 ERST 3000H - Environmental Professional Practice
  • 0.5 MATH 1051H - Non-Calculus Statistics 1: Elementary Probability and Statistics
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 ERSC 1040H - Earth's Physical Processes and Environments;
    • 0.5 ERSC 1050H - Introduction to Climate Change Science and Policy;
    • 0.5 ERST 1030H - Human Geographies in Global Context;
    • 0.5 SAFS 1001H - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems 
  • 0.5 credit from the Trent School of Environment Capstone Course List
  • 5.0 additional Environmental and Resource Science credits at the 3000 level or beyond
  • 0.5 Math credit
  • 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List

*Additional notes: 

  • Courses without specified year levels must include no more than 2.5 credits at the 1000 level. 
  • Trent University also offers a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental and Resource Studies. Requirements for the Environmental and Resource Studies degree differ from those listed above. Students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) are referred to the Academic Calendar for further details.
  • The full Trent School of Environment Capstone course list is available at https://trentu.ca/calendar. 

 

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

PDFDownload pathway documentation (215 KB)

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

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Last Updated: October 5, 2026

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