Arts & Science at Trent
The Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science program is designed for students with interests in both the sciences and the arts. The program offers students the freedom and opportunity to blend creativity and analytical rigor, social expertise and empirical acumen, and discover new knowledge at the intersections. The Honours BAS also offers students an excellent opportunity to gain skills comprising research excellence in the sciences and arts, professional-level oral and written communication, creativity, and inventiveness. This skill set and broad knowledge base is highly sought after by employers, graduate schools, and professional programs including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, teaching, and law.
These explorations can take place both in the classroom and beyond – through the new Arts & Science Co-op stream, you can put skills to action across three paid work terms in professional settings.
Arts & Science Co-op
Co-op is an opportunity for students to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help them get a head start on their career. The Arts & Science Co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors. Specifically, co-op gives the students a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
The Arts & Science Co-op is a competitive direct-entry program with a limited number of spaces.
Program Requirements for Admittance into Co-op:
- Minimum 80% Cumulative Average
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
To remain in the co-op, students must:
- Successfully complete the required Co-op courses (COOP 2000H, 4000H)
- Maintain a minimum 75% cumulative average throughout their study terms
- Complete three co-op work terms (ASCI 2100P, 3100P, 4100P)
- Receive satisfactory evaluations during each of their work terms
Arts & Science Co-op Work Term Schedule
| Fall | Winter | Summer | |
| Year 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | Study Term 3 |
| Year 2 | Work Term 1 | Study Term 4 | Work Term 2 |
| Year 3 | Study Term 5 | Study Term 6 | Work Term 3 |
| Year 4 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 |