Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment G.Dip

Gain a foundational understanding of the principles, technical aspects and human dimensions of environmental monitoring and assessment.

As part of these online professional programs, gain professional skills and practical experience. This combination is attractive to organizations that require deeper understanding of specialized monitoring and assessment issues, including all levels of government, conservation authorities, non-profit organizations and environmental consulting companies.

In this eight-month professional course-based graduate diploma, you will complete six online courses. The program can be completely online, though some elective courses may be available in face-to-face format at the Symons Campus in Peterborough.

Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment website

Program Options

• Full or part-time studies
• Online, course-based program
• 8 months to complete
• September intake only
• For other program options, please see M.Sc. BEMA or M.BEMA

​Admission Requirements

• To be considered for admission, applicants will normally have completed a B.Sc. honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)

Required Documents

Transcripts

Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required.  This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program.   Transcripts must show all course work completed and grades received.   If applicable, evidence of degree completion is required.  Transcript must include a grading scale or transcript legend.

Please note: Transcripts are not required to be official and final when applying to the School of Graduate Studies.   Official transcripts are only required to be submitted if an applicant receives an offer of admission.

Previous or current Trent University students do not need to submit a transcript for degree and course work completed at Trent University.   Transcripts must be submitted for any course work completed at another institution – i.e.) study abroad, letter of permission, transfer credit.

Two Letters of Reference

Academic references are preferred; however, one professional reference will be accepted. Links for your referees to submit an online reference will be sent directly to the referees you have provided on your application. We recommend you contact your referees prior to submitting an application to confirm their availability and contact information. If your referee does not receive the link, you can suggest that your referee check their junk email folder and email setting.  The email may have unintentionally been blocked by their email server.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. It Is required for applicants to demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement. If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.

For detailed information about English Language Proficiency requirements, see International Applications. 

Personal Statement          template

Typically 1-2 pages, detailing the applicant's interest and experience in the subject area. 

Detailed Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Additional information: 

Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.

A $2,500 deposit is required upon acceptance of an offer to hold your place in the program.

Program contact information:

For any program specific inquiries or current application status, please contact the program directly: 

Email: jenniferbull@trentu.ca

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