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Natural Environment Technician to Environmental and Resource Science
Where Are You Now?
Sault College
Discipline: Engineering technology
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Natural Environment Technician
Where Do You Want to Go?
Trent University- Peterborough
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
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students entering the Natural Environment Technician Diploma program since Fall 2023 will receive the following 8.5 transfer credits:
- 0.5 ERSC 1010H - Environmental Science and Sustainability
- 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assessment for Natural Resource Management
- 0.5 ERSC-BIOL 2260H - Introductory Ecology
- 0.5 ERST 3250H - Introduction to Environmental Law
- 1.0 ERSC 3200Y - Management of Forest Ecosystems
- 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
- 1.0 unassigned Environmental and Resource Science credit at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Environmental and Resource Science credit at the 3000 level
- 2.0 unassigned Biology credits at the 1000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Geography credit at the 2000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Indigenous Studies credit at the 1000 level
- 0.5 unassigned Arts credit at the 1000 level
Transfer credits for students entering the Natural Environment Technician Diploma program prior to Fall 2023 will be awarded on a course-by-course basis.
Requirements
To qualify for this agreement, students must:
- Successfully complete Sault College’s Natural Environment Technician Diploma program;
- 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.
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 must complete 11.5 credits from the following:
- 0.5 ERSC 2080H - Natural Science Statistics
- 0.5 ERSC 2090H - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
- 0.5 ERSC 2220H - Environmental Assessment: Chemical and Laboratory Methods
- 0.5 ERSC 2230H - Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis
- 0.5 ERST 3000H - Environmental Professional Practice
- 0.5 MATH 1051H - Non-Calculus Statistics 1: Elementary Probability and Statistics
- 1.0 credits from the following:
- 0.5 ERSC 1020H - Cases in Environment and Sustainability;
- 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
- 3.5 additional Environmental and Resource Science credits at the 3000 level or beyond
- 0.5 additional Environmental and Resource Studies credit at the 2000 level or beyond
- 3.0 elective credits, including:
- a minimum of 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List
- a minimum of 0.5 Math 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 1.5 credits at the 1000 level. Choice credits must also include at least 1.5 science credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours)..
- Trent University also offers a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental and Resource Studies. Requirements for the Environmental and Resource Studies degree program differ from those listed above. Students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) are referred to the Academic Calendar for more details.
- Elective credits may be reduced, depending on the credit weighting of the Trent School of Environment Capstone Course chosen. A current, full list of capstone course options 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
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Contact / Apply
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Trent University
1-888-739-8885
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Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.
Last Updated: August 31, 2026