Biomedical Science
Combine your passion for biology and health in the pursuit of a career in medicine and related fields.
In this first-of-its-kind degree program in Ontario, you will explore a range of topics in the classroom and lab, including cell biology, anatomy, biochemistry, and biomedical ethics, and put your course learning into practice with an emphasis on experiential learning in professional health environments.
You will also learn from leading practitioners through one of two capstone fourth year courses of the program, which could have you experiencing medicine in action while you shadow doctors, dentists, veterinarians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, or other health practitioners – a rare experience at the undergraduate level.
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.
Trent’s Biomedical Science program is the only one of its kind in Ontario and gives you the opportunity to step ahead in your future medical or health research career working alongside leading professors in world-class laboratories and facilities.
- Put your knowledge into practice, working alongside medical professionals in a 12-week hospital internship – available only to Biomedical Science students
- Make your own discoveries pursuing a fourth-year honours research thesis advancing knowledge in health, medicine, and biology
- Gain valuable, real-world experience in a medical or healthcare-related setting through a capstone internship, placement courses, or community-based research project
- Interested in medical school? Gain a solid foundation in the most challenging topics included in the MCAT exam
- Connect with a mentor and work alongside leading faculty in state-of-the-art research facilities, such as Trent’s Biology Imaging Suite
- Get to know your professors and discuss future career plans with them one-one-one – a valuable opportunity t secure a reference letter for grad school or your next career steps
#1 undergraduate university in Ontario
92% Trent Grads employed within six months
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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% admission average
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A minimum of 75% admission average, including ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U, and SPH4U or SES4U, plus one other 4U/M course
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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.
