The Faculty of Science is now welcoming graduates of various two-year college programs to transfer into related university programs, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in two years through The 2 + 2 Degree Completion Pathway.

“Joining the 2 + 2 Degree Completion Pathway is a unique chance to combine your hard-earned college diploma with unrivalled hands-on training opportunities, as well as learning from experts in the field, placing you at the forefront of a competitive field,” says Chris Houser, Dean of Science.

The Forensics Sciences pathway is set to launch in Fall 2021 and it will be a first of its kind opportunity for students interested in forensic sciences. Graduates of Ontario Police Foundations college programs were able to obtain credit for their previous college work, and earn the equivalent of two years of Advanced Standing towards earning a four-year degree from the Combined Bachelor of Arts in Forensics - Applied Forensic Science Stream.

“COVID-19 did put a pause on admissions in Fall 2020, but the interest in 2021 is very high, and we expect that we may have to cap admissions to this program,” says Maria Cioppa, Forensic Science program administrator.

“If you are interested in a career as a crime scene officer, behaviour profiler or perhaps a forensic psychologist – this is the program for you.”

In February 2021 the faculty officially brought two more options to the table when Senate approved two more 2 +2 Degree Completion Pathways. Graduates of a two-year Ontario College Diploma from an environmental-related program are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science Honours Environmental Science-Applied Environmental Science Stream. Those holding a diploma from a computer science or business-related program from a qualifying Ontario or equivalent College of Applied Arts and Technology are eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics - Applied Economics and Policy Stream degree program.

The Faculty of Science will continue designing additional 2 + 2 Degree Completion Pathway opportunities. Visit the 2 + 2 Degree to Completion Pathway page for more information.

—Sara Elliott