Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree
Globalize your degree and earn both a Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in just four years. This integrated dual degree program will broaden your areas of expertise as you spend your first two years exploring a range of scientific, social, and humanist theories and issues as a B.A.S. student at Trent. From there, you will head across the Atlantic to complete a B.Sc. Honours degree at Swansea University in the UK in one of their dedicated medical pathway programs. This program is an ideal pathway to becoming a well-rounded and competitive candidate for medical school. Meet the minimum GPA requirements and you automatically earn an interview for admission to Swansea’s prestigious School of Medicine.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A.S.
- B.Sc.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Acquire a comprehensive foundation of knowledge taking courses spanning biology, chemistry, psychology, Indigenous studies, gender and social justice, as well as other science, social science, and humanities subjects at Trent
- Put theory into practice through lab courses, lectures, and seminars at Trent and Swansea to develop technical skills, critical thinking, good judgement, and other valuable attributes for being a doctor
- Refine your expertise in medicine through Swansea University’s medical-focused Bachelor of Science programs, including Applied Medical Sciences, Medical Genetics, Medical Pharmacology, and Population Health
- Volunteer, join a club, or participate in other extracurricular activities at Trent and Swansea to develop interpersonal skills or gain career-related experience, useful for your applications to professional or graduate programs

Career Paths:
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Career Opportunities
- Doctor
- Veterinarian
- Dentist
- Pharmacist
- DNA Analyst
- Surgeon
- Forensic Toxicologist
- Medical Sales
- Policy Advisor
- Forensic Pathologist
- Medical Researcher
- Research Scientist
- Geneticist
- Public Health Specialist
Popular Courses:
- Human Anatomy
- The Age of Disasters
- Health Humanities
- Biomedical Ethics
- Women & Health
- Sociology of Health & Illness
- Food In History
- The Making of the Modern Body
- Critical World Building
- Ecological Art

Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- 80% overall average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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