Trent Biology students learn about the environment while immersed in it. Through fieldwork in Trent’s 1,400 acres of Nature Areas, hands-on lab experience, and placement with leading conservation and research organizations, you’ll develop the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed for careers in conservation, health, research and beyond.
- Complete internships and placements with organizations such as the Ministry of Natural Resources (right on campus), Parks Canada, Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, and the Royal Ontario Museum.
- Conduct independent research with faculty mentors through Trent’s conservation and biological science research groups.
- Customize your degree through joint major options in field such as Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geography, Anthropology, and Psychology.
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.
Tailor your Biology degree to your passions in conservation, health, or natural history while learning in Trent’s 1,400-acre living laboratory.
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 | 4U Math | 70-75% |
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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.
- Biology Department Scholarship
- Roy L. Edwards Scholarship
- Jean McKerracher Scholarship in Biology
- TD Green Undergraduate Scholarships
- Biology Department Prizes
- Botany Prize
- Department of Biology Prizes
- Joseph Ernest Goodhead Prize
- Dr. Erica Nol Biology Prize
- Powles Prize
- Ellen Bentzen Community Leadership Prize
- TD Green Undergraduate Awards
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.
- Lead independent research project with faculty mentors through the Trent Centre for Communicating Conservation, or the Molecules, Cells and Systems Research Group.
- Complete a fourth-year research thesis investigating a specialized area of biology under faculty supervision.
- Access advanced research facilities, including the Biology Imaging Suite and DNA Profiling & Forensic Centre.
- Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation, including advanced microscopy and histology equipment in the Life and Health Sciences Building.
- Expand your field experience through immersive courses across Canada and internationally through the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology, which gives Trent students access to field courses offered by participating Ontario universities.
- 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 experience by working alongside conservation professionals on real-world research and environmental projects through a for credit community placement.
- Build your network and explore career paths through placements with organizations such as the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Parks Canada, Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Royal Ontario Museum, Metro Toronto Zoo, Kawartha Land Trust and Peterborough Field Naturalists.