Environmental & Resource Science / Studies

Professor and two students standing in the Otonabee river taking river samples Now more than ever, the world needs environmental leaders. As a student in one of Canada’s leading environmental programs you will acquire the knowledge essential to understanding our environment and to creating a sustainable future. Choose to complete a B.Sc. or B.A. in the exciting field of ERS and study and explore such topics as: the scientific, political and social impacts of climate change; the political and managerial dimensions of natural resource and environmental problems; and understand the impacts of pollutants on the environment along with management and political solutions.

Degree Type

B.A. (Honours)
B.Sc. (Honours)

The Trent Advantage

Study in the first environmental science program to be accredited by Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada
Choose from the broadest range of environmental courses available at any Canadian university
Gain practical field and laboratory skills working with internationally recognized environmental scientists, through honours projects and community-based research projects, or spend a year studying abroad in international research placements
Complete your degree on one of the world's top green university campuses - Trent ranks among the world's top 100 environmental campuses and #7 in Canada