Environmental Science / Studies
Trent’s B.E.S.S. degree is perfect for students who want to bring science and arts together to understand and solve key environmental issues. You’ll gain an understanding of the scientific aspects of contemporary environmental issues, how they’re linked to policy and planning decisions, and how that can lead to an environmentally sustainable future.
Accelerated Master's Degree
Earn your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences (ELS) in only 12-16 months after graduating from your B.Sc.
Degrees Offered:
- B.E.S.S.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Conduct hands-on research in state-of-the-art labs and Trent’s extensive “living laboratory” of nature reserves right here on campus
- Minimum entrance and performance requirements challenge you to maintain a high standard of academic performance throughout your degree
- Pursue a capstone or community-based research project or write and defend an undergraduate Honours thesis
"Education doesn’t just happen in the classroom. It happens with the people that you’re with, in the place that you are, in the community that surrounds you. And that’s why I came to Trent, because it’s both a campus as well as the learning facilities inside the buildings that enable students to succeed in Environmental studies."
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Environment Protection Officer
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Risk Assessor
- Policy Advisor
- Urban and Regional Planner
Popular Courses:
- Environmental Science and Politics
- Ecological Assessment for Natural Resources Management
- Ecology & Management of Wetland Systems
- Urban Environments
- Sustainable Innovation
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
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program Requirements:
- 75% overall average
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