Explore your interest in the intersections between arts and science through hands-on learning in interactive labs and engaging discussions with faculty experts and fellow students. Pair Biology with History, Psychology with Sociology, or Philosophy with Physics to examine complex issues including healthcare, climate change, human rights and law.
- Take the lead on your own research in the Arts & Science Colloquium, applying perspectives and approaches from across disciplines.
- Gain experience beyond the classroom through opportunities including a paid co-op, placement, internship, thesis, or community-based research project.
- Prepare for what comes next with an interdisciplinary foundation that prepares you for graduate studies and professional programs including medicine, dentistry, education and law.
- Combine your degree with Trent's Medical Professional Stream to gain a competitive edge in advancing your education in a professional medical program
Build a degree as distinctive as your interests, combining arts and science with more program combinations than any other degree at Trent.
Gain valuable career experience while earning academic credit.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG4U | 70-75% | 80-85% |
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
- Hector and Geraldine Elizabeth Gray Scholarships
- George Henry and Jane Laing Howson Scholarship
- Frank and Reata Scott Scholarship
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Offering students a range of learning pathways, including flexible pathways into general arts and science degrees at Trent, means more students can realize their potential and develop the right set of technical and soft skills needed for the profession in which they aim to work.
- Graduate with paid work experience completing three 12–16-week work terms in the summer of years two and three, and the fall of year four, all as part of your four-year degree.
- Work in fields such as health, business, education, tourism, arts and culture, community development, and social services, to name a few.
- Conduct independent research through the Arts & Science Colloquium or contribute to on-campus initiatives such as Trent Active Minds.
- Take your research into the community through a community-based project addressing a challenge identified by a local organization.
- Learn alongside leading researchers in the arts and sciences, including Canada Research Chair in Media, Culture & the Environment, whose work examines the Internet’s carbon footprint.
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
- Gain professional workplace experience by working within a business or organization on a paid internship, building career-ready skills, making industry connections, and exploring potential career paths.