Water Sciences
Fresh water is essential for all life on Earth, and this degree teaches students the knowledge and skills needed to respond to contemporary water challenges in Canada and around the world. In this program, you will complete a series of practical and theoretical courses which draw fundamental knowledge for examining the science of water and the aquatic environment from four primary subjects: biology, chemistry, geography, and environmental science. With diverse aquatic ecosystems right on campus and a variety of lakes nearby in the Kawarthas, Trent provides the ideal environment for you to gain firsthand experience, learning alongside internationally recognized water scientists.
Accelerated Master's Degree
Earn your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your B.Sc.
Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Develop practical research skills in state-of-the-art labs and learning facilities, including the Trent Water Quality Centre – the most comprehensive mass spectrometry facility in Canada – as well as outdoor living labs, such as wetlands and the Otonabee River right here on campus
- Advance your expertise on a specific topic by completing an honours thesis research project, exploring topics in hydrology, biology, limnology, and marine life, as a few examples
- Make an impact in your community with a capstone research project supporting a community environmental organization, including conservation authorities and local non-profits
“Not only is Trent the number one school in Canada for Environmental Science, but we also have this awesome campus to use right at our fingertips."
Career Paths:
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Hydrologist
Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. Oceanographers conduct programs of exploration and research on ocean processes and phenomena, biological, chemical and physical characteristics of oceans, interactions with atmospheric and geological environments and impacts of human activity on oceans and marine ecosystems. Geoscientists are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions, or they may be self-employed. Oceanographers are employed by governments, educational institutions and private companies engaged in exploration of seafloor deposits and seafarming areas, or they may be self-employed.
Career Opportunities
- Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
- Hydrologist
- Fisheries Manager
- Drinking Water Policy Specialist
- Regional Land and Water Resources Manager
- Water Quality Analyst
- Wetland Monitoring Specialist
- Watershed Planner
- Aquatic Recovery Analyst
Popular Courses:
- Limnology
- Global Change of Aquatic Ecosystems
- Environmental Chemistry
- Hydrology
- River Environments and Processes
- Water Policy
- Water Resources
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:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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