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Welcome to Biology

Biology is one of the most exciting disciplines on Planet Earth. It ranges broadly from studies of the very smallest biological molecules (e.g., in studies of human health or the origins of water on Mars) to studies of entire ecosystems (e.g., how freshwater lakes are impacted by a warming climate). The study of Biology has practical applications in agriculture, medicine, biotechnology, environmental protection, and conservation. Many study biology because they are fascinated by the interconnections among living things and the sorts of problem-solving skills that can be gained by understanding these connections.

Faculty in the Biology Department are engaged in award-winning research. By conducting cutting-edge research, we are able to bring to you, in our teaching, the newest developments in our rapidly advancing and always changing discipline. We offer a number of experiential learning opportunities through internship placements, field courses, and research theses. 

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The Experience

The Biology Department offers several different programs of study, from health sciences to ecology, and includes specializations, placements, and field courses. 

The Experience
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Programs

There are several programs of study offered in the Biology Department.

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Reduce Bug Bites by Sitting Still According to New Study out of Trent University

Research reveals that human hosts attract more deer flies while walking than sitting

May 9, 2023
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New Research Sheds Light on the Evolutionary History of North American Wolves

Evidence gathered by Trent wolf experts suggests unique genetic makeup of eastern wolves

April 19, 2023
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Conservation Biology Co-op Student Studies Migratory Birds in Churchill, Manitoba 

Third-year student supports master’s research project funded by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game

December 9, 2022
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