Explore the science behind human health and disease in this first-of-its-kind Biomedical Science degree in Ontario. Build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry and biomedical sciences through topics including cell biology, anatomy, biochemistry and biomedical ethics. Learn from expert faculty and connect scientific knowledge with professional practice, developing the practical skills and healthcare experience to prepare for further study and careers in medicine and related health fields.
- Complete a required internship in a healthcare or medical science setting.
- Participate in a fourth-year clinical shadowing capstone with healthcare professionals.
- Develop hands-on scientific skills in Trent’s world-class laboratories and facilities, preparing for pathways in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, allied health and biomedical research.
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.
Transform your passion for health sciences through Ontario's only Biomedical Science program, featuring hands-on healthcare internships and fourth-year clinical shadowing.
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, SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U, and SPH4U or SES4U, + 4U/M | 75-80% |
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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.
- Jean McKerracher Scholarship in Biology
- Biology Department Prizes
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.
I spent an entire semester rotating through physician specialties, shadowing them and learning in a hospital environment.
- Make your own discoveries pursuing a fourth-year honours research thesis advancing knowledge in health, medicine, and biology
- Participate in community-based research projects addressing real-world health and medical challenges alongside faculty and community partners
- Work with leading researchers using advanced facilities such as Trent’s Biology Imaging Suite, featuring sophisticated microscopy and histology equipment
- 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.
- The fourth-year placement in Biomedical Sciences provides hands-on experience in a medical or health-related setting for academic credit.
- Placements can be completed with organizations such local hospitals, pharmacies and health units, allowing students to apply biomedical knowledge in a professional health-care environment.
- Put your knowledge into practice, working alongside medical professionals in a 12-week hospital internship.
- Gain valuable, real-world experience in a medical or healthcare-related setting through a capstone internship in Medical Sciences is a specialized experiential course for Biomedical Science students, providing hands-on experience alongside medical professionals in a 12-week hospital internship.
- The internship provides an opportunity to shadow doctors, dentists, veterinarians, physiotherapists, pharmacists and other health practitioners, giving students direct exposure to medical and allied-health careers.