Arts and Science – University Transfer (ASU)

About the Program

Earn both a diploma and a degree in as little as four years. This program offers an opportunity to save on tuition compared to a traditional four-year university program. Start at Seneca and complete your bachelor’s degree at our top-tier university partners including; the University of Toronto, York University, Trent University and St. George’s University School of Medicine.

The ASU program allows you to apply with U, M or C credits. The curriculum includes math, chemistry, biology, physics, humanities and social sciences, with hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art labs. Benefit from dedicated support, smaller class sizes and one-on-one advising to help you meet university admission requirements and gain skills for success.

If you are applying as a mature domestic student, Academic Upgrading courses are available if you require additional credits to meet the admission requirements.

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Diploma

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Starts

January, September

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Develop and defend arguments in humanities and social sciences
Apply the scientific method to investigate complex problems
Use written, verbal and digital communication tools and strategies to disseminate information for a variety of purposes
Use scientific terminology to describe natural phenomena
Understand the development of Western thought in a global context
Question cultural norms to develop a personal worldview

Your Career

This program enables you to directly transfer to an Honours Bachelor of Science university degree program at one of our partner universities.

You may transfer to:

University of Toronto St. George
University of Toronto Scarborough
York University
Trent University

Interested in completing a Bachelor of Arts? See our Liberal Arts University Transfer program.

Program of Study

Course List
Course Code	Course Name	Weekly Hours
Semester 1
BIO358	Biology I	6
COM101	Communicating Across Contexts	3
or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
MTH358	Functions and Relations	4
PSY191	Foundations of Psychology I	3
YKC100	Critical Thinking I	3
Semester 2
ARW250	Academic Research and Writing	3
BIO359	Biology II	6
MTH458	Calculus I	5
PSY291	Foundations of Psychology II	3
YKC200	Critical Thinking II	3
Semester 3
CHM358	Chemistry I	6
MTH459	Calculus II	5
PHY358	Physics I	6
SCL191	Introduction to Sociology I: Social Inequality	3
YKL100	Introduction to World Literature I	3
Semester 4
CAN604	A Social History of Canada	3
CHM359	Chemistry II	6
PHY359	Physics II	6
SCL291	Introduction to Sociology II: Social Inequality	3
YKL200	Introduction to World Literature II	3

Program Learning Outcomes

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

Develop laboratory skills to systematically explore phenomena in the natural world.
Use evidence-based practices to develop and defend arguments in the humanities and social sciences.
Describe how the scientific method is used to investigate complex problems in the natural sciences.
Use written, verbal, and digital communication tools and strategies to disseminate information for a variety of purposes.
Employ scientific terminology and concepts to describe natural phenomena.
Describe the development of western thought in a global context and relate to the modern world.
Question cultural norms in order to develop a personal world view in relation to others.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or a mature applicant with:
- Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics: (U) or (M)

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English and/or mathematics requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.

Notes

Although not required for admission, the following courses are recommended for success in the program:

Grade 12 Mathematics: MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, MHF4U Advanced Functions, or MCT 4C Mathematics for College Technology

International Student Information

International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).