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School of the Environment

Environmental Science / Studies

There is no better place to study the environment. With 140 course options and environmental scholarships available, there are many reasons why Trent has proudly been one of Canada's top post-secondary environmental institutions for more than 50 years.
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Studying the environment is about more than just understanding nature. Trent’s B.E.S.S. degree offers students a holistic understanding of the environment, bringing together topics in science and the arts to solve key environmental issues. You’ll learn about water, air, soil, ecosystems, as well as the relationships between the environment and policy, planning and human interactions. You’ll also gain an understanding of how humans experience the environment, as well as contemporary environmental issues, to help shape an environmentally sustainable future.

Accelerated Masters

Fast-track your education, by earning your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your honours B.Sc.

Degrees Offered:

  • B.E.S.S.

Locations:

  • Peterborough

Specializations:

  • Climate Change Science & Policy
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Resume Boosters:

  • Conduct hands-on research in state- of-the-art labs and Trent’s 11 on-campus nature areas
  • Minimum entrance and performance requirements challenge you to maintain a high standard of academic performance
  • Apply your learning through a hands-on field course, capstone or community- based research project such as exploring sustainable development along waterways or environmental restoration of forests and lakes
  • Hone your presentation skills as you compete to present your research and real-world solutions through global competitions like Map the System, or on campus through the interdisciplinary 3-Minute Paper competition
  • Work alongside leading faculty, including three Canada Research Chairs focused on environmental issues, as you write and defend an undergraduate honours thesis
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"My education at Trent has been really exciting because of how interdisciplinary, and it gives me wonderful tools to be able to succeed in the workplace."

Nicole Boere

Career Paths:

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Environmental Engineer

Civil engineers plan, design, develop and manage projects for the construction or repair of buildings, earth structures, powerhouses, roads, airports, railways, rapid transit facilities, bridges, tunnels, canals, dams, ports and coastal installations and systems related to highway and transportation services, water distribution and sanitation. Civil engineers may also specialize in foundation analysis, building and structural inspection, surveying, geomatics and municipal planning. Civil engineers are employed by engineering consulting companies, in all levels of government, by construction firms and in many other industries, or they may be self-employed.

$24.04-$60.10/hr
Salary Range
53,900
Jobs in Canada
19,100
10YR Job Outlook
Source: Government of Canada

Career Opportunities

  • Environment Protection Officer
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Environmental Educator
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Climaologist
  • Environmental Risk Assessor
  • Policy Advisor
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Eco-Tourism Planner

Popular Courses:

  • Environmental Science and Politics
  • Ecological Assessment for Natural Resources Management
  • Ecology & Management of Wetland Systems
  • Urban Environments
  • Environmental Health
  • Climate Change
  • Organic Agriculture
  • Environmental Geology
  • Animals & Society
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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:

  • 75% overall average
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Related Programs

  • Environmental & Resource Science / Studies
  • Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science (Co-op Available)
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Environmental & Life Sciences M.Sc.
  • Environmental & Life Sciences Ph.D.

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