Water Sciences
Freshwater is essential for all life on Earth. The Trent Water Sciences degree gives students the knowledge and skills needed to respond to modern challenges contributing to water quality decline in Canada and around the world.
In this program, you will complete a series of practical and theoretical courses to build 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 several lakes nearby in the Kawarthas, Trent provides the ideal environment for you to gain firsthand experience, learning alongside internationally recognized water scientists.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education, by earning your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-20 months of graduating from your Honours B.Sc.
Study with internationally-recognized water scientists in state-of-the-art labs and learning facilities, including the Trent Water Quality Centre, the most comprehensive mass spectrometry facility in Canada.
- Develop practical research skills through access to 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-profit organizations
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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
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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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.
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.
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