Massage Therapy Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years. You will be required to complete bridging courses (Kinesiology 0517 - Kinesiology Program Preparation and University Seminar 1013) during the spring/summer term prior to the start of the program.

Note: Students who obtain a minimum grade of 80% in each of the following College courses are not required to complete Kinesiology 0517: Anatomy & Physiology I,  Anatomy & Physiology II, Clinical Anatomy I, Clinical Anatomy II 

At Lakehead University, the School of Kinesiology studies human movement within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, sociology, motor control, adapted, and sociocultural. Students of Kinesiology will gain an understanding of the science of human movement through developing analytical, critical, and creative thought to make decisions on the basis of evidence, ethics, and values; knowledge, competencies, and skills to pursue and achieve professional certifications; and a holistic appreciation of kinesiology examined from a lifespan perspective that includes application to all populations. 

Admission Requirements

To be consider for admission, you must:

  • Complete Collège Boréal's or Cambrian College's three-year Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Kinesiology (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Boreal, Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian, and Sault College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABP.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC).

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
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Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Massage Therapy

Awards & Financial Aid

Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology program, and can complete your degree in as little as two years. You must complete bridging courses (e.g. Kinesiology 0517 - Kinesiology Program Preparation, and University Seminar 1013) during the spring/summer term prior to the start of the program. 

At Lakehead University, the School of Kinesiology studies human movement within a variety of contexts, including but not limited to: anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, sociology, motor control, adapted, and sociocultural. Students of Kinesiology will gain an understanding of the science of human movement through developing analytical, critical, and creative thought to make decisions on the basis of evidence, ethics, and values; knowledge, competencies, and skills to pursue and achieve professional certifications; and a holistic appreciation of kinesiology examined from a lifespan perspective that includes application to all populations. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete either Collège Boréal's, Cambrian College's, Georgian College's, or Sault College's two-year Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Kinesiology (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Boreal, Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian, and Sault College) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABP.
  3. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
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Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Fitness & Health Promotion

Awards & Financial Aid

Recreation Therapy Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation (with Concentration in Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreation) program and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Indigenous and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment. 

 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Recreation Therapy Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Major with Nature-based Therapeutic Recreation (Confederation only) (Thunder Bay) from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Recreation Therapy

Awards & Financial Aid

Recreation & Leisure Services Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program and can complete your degree in as little as three years. 

Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Indigenous and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete Georgian College's two-year Recreation & Leisure Services Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Recreation & Leisure Services

Awards & Financial Aid

Tourism - Marketing & Product Development Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Indigenous and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete Georgian College's two-year Tourism-Marketing and Product Development Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Tourism - Marketing & Product Development

Awards & Financial Aid

Tourism - Travel & Eco-Adventure Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Indigenous and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Tourism-Travel and Eco-Adventure Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
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Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Tourism - Travel & Eco-Adventure

Awards & Financial Aid

Dental Hygiene Diploma to Bachelor of Science (General major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 3 of the three-year Bachelor of Science (General major) program and can complete your degree in as little as one year. You may be required to complete courses during the spring/summer terms if you plan to graduate in one year.   

Our General Science program is a great choice if you are looking for a multidisciplinary education that allows you the freedom to explore your interests. Our General Science program has 10 departments for you to choose courses from: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematical Sciences, Geology, Sustainability Sciences, and Physics. As a General Science student, you will have many opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research on various topics including condensed matter, behavioural ecology, quantum-chemical exploration, and DNA forensics. This hands-on approach to learning and well-rounded lab experience prepares you for success in any field, professional position, or post-graduate training.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete a three-year Dental Hygiene Advanced Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 70%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program General Science (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is ABC.
  3. Choose your program and campus of choice from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. 
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
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Earn Your Degree In As Little As

1 Year

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Dental Hygiene

Awards & Financial Aid

Community Recreation & Leadership Training Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation program, and can complete your degree in as little as three years.  

Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism is the only one of its kind in Canada. Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the program is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. Our program includes practical study in all aspects of outdoor recreation, research on nature-based recreation, parks and tourism; activities from local to international scales, including Indigenous and multi-cultural perspectives; and direct experience and interaction with practitioners. You will learn about leadership and independent critical thinking, social and environmental responsibilities, and recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment. 

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete Dawson College's two-year Community Recreation & Leadership Training Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Outdoor Recreation (Pathways with Select Ontario Colleges: Confederation, Dawson, Georgian, and Sault) (Thunder Bay Campus only). The OUAC program code is ABI.
  3. Select Outdoor Recreation Major (Thunder Bay) from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu.
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Community Recreation & Leadership Training

Awards & Financial Aid

Biotechnology Advanced Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Science (Applied Life Sciences major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 3 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Science (Applied Life Sciences) program and can complete your degree in as little as two years. 

This interdisciplinary program focuses on the study of living organisms at the bio-molecular or cellular level, and the human manipulation of molecular biological processes. Students explore applications of bio-molecular research in biology, chemistry, anthropology, and physics. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory courses, research opportunities, and internships. The Applied Life Sciences major can include a concentration in Biomedical Sciences, as well as specializations in Biotechnology or Experimental Life Sciences.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete a three-year Biotechnology Advanced Diploma from an accredited Ontario college, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%. 

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Applied Life Sciences (Pathways with All Ontario Colleges) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is AAT.
  3. Choose one of the two 3-Year Diploma Graduates options from the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu. 
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request, to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

2 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay
Orillia

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Biotechnology (3-year)

Awards & Financial Aid

Indigenous Community Advocacy Diploma to Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science major) Degree Transfer Program

Program Information

You enter into Year 2 of the four-year Honours Bachelor of Arts (Political Science major) program and can complete your degree in as little as three years.

Our Political Science program studies the institutions, ideas, practices, and power that shape government and policy at all levels. Students will gain a thorough understanding of political systems - with a particular focus on Canadian politics - and overarching notions of freedom, equality, and justice. As a Political Science student, you will learn about the various aspects of Canadian politics such as the federal system, voting behaviour, political parties and pressure groups. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded Political Science education by applying both theoretical and practical modes of analysis to examine sociological, economic, and historical contexts. Our diverse course content, combined with an intimate learning environment, provides a comprehensive education in classic and contemporary government, law, and politics, as well as highly developed writing, research and analytical skills.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, you must:

  • Complete Confederation College's two-year Indigenous Community Advocacy Diploma, and
  • Achieve an overall average of at least 75%.  

Application Process

To apply, please:

  1. Use the OUAC Undergraduate Application. You may need to create an account first, if you have never applied using the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) before. 
  2. Select the program Political Science (Pathways with Confederation College) (Thunder Bay & Orillia). The OUAC program code is ABN.
  3. From the Subject of Major Interest drop-down menu, select Political Science (Thunder Bay).
  4. As you proceed through the application process, use the Online Transcript Request, to have your transcript(s) sent to us, if applicable: 
    1. We require all of your post-secondary transcripts (i.e. from all colleges and universities attended).
    2. We do not require your high school transcript.
    3. Some colleges do not add in progress courses to their transcripts. If you are currently completing courses, you are encouraged to upload a screenshot of your upcoming winter term courses to your myInfo account. You will receive your myInfo login credentials in an acknowledgement email from us upon receipt of your application (which can take a few days after you apply using the OUAC). 

Who Can I Contact If I Need Assistance?

   Thinking of Applying?           Contact a Recruitment Advisor    

 Submitted an Application?    Connect with Student Central 

 
Virtual Tour

Earn Your Degree In As Little As

3 Years

Campus

Thunder Bay

Your Degree Begins In The

Fall Term (September)

Transferable Diplomas

Indigenous Community Advocacy

Awards & Financial Aid

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