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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Biologists and related scientists conduct basic and applied research to extend knowledge of living organisms, to manage natural resources, and to develop new practices and products related to medicine and agriculture. They are employed in both laboratory and field settings by governments, environmental consulting companies, resource and utilities companies, chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnical companies and health and educational institutions.
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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