As Canada adapts to an era of profound social, economic and environmental change, leadership and expertise in interdisciplinary perspectives and processes are proving to be paramount for identifying and solving complex social issues.
Based in the School of Education, you will have the flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest and take some courses in other departments to broaden your experience. You will explore the significance of power, belonging, motivation, culture and more. Faculty members with expertise in a range of specialties will help you discover how you can apply your knowledge in your profession and in the community. The Graduate Diploma in Educational and Community Leadership is a five-course program including two required courses and three elective courses.
Explore the rapidly evolving fields of AI and financial analytics with this interdisciplinary program that combines advanced technology and economic expertise. Gain real-world skills and insights through interactive courses and innovative learning environments.
Bring abstract yet powerful concepts to life by asking important questions about fundamental forces in nature.
As a Physics student at Trent, you have options to study and specialize your knowledge in a range of topics, including astronomy, electricity and magnetism, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and quantum computing. You’ll benefit from a highly interactive and close-knit learning environment to develop a versatile skillset that enables you to apply physics theories in science and engineering, as well as law, consulting, marketing, and more industries.
Explore how the world works at an atomic and molecular scale, and master the techniques required to understand the fundamentals of our physical and chemical world.
In Chemical Physics at Trent, you’ll work closely with award-winning Chemistry and Physics faculty in small-group interactive workshops and labs, making you a strong candidate for future employment or graduate studies.
In this tailored yet multidisciplinary program, you can take advantage of a variety of scholarships and awards as well as hands-on work experience so you can graduate ready to enter the workforce.
Gain necessary theoretical and practical experience to become an expert in evidence analysis and crime investigation.
Trent’s direct-entry professional Forensic Science program teaches core science in biology, chemistry, and anthropology, and integrates those topics with law and applied investigative practice.
Trent’s groundbreaking Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science (IESS) degree program, offered jointly with the School of the Environment, is the first program of its kind in North America. This degree focuses on the interaction and collaboration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Euro-centric Knowledge Systems and offers two study pathways.
Trent’s forward-thinking Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (SAFS) program helps to meet the growing demand for experts to address the global need for healthy, affordable, and sustainable food production.
As a student in this program, you will develop a firm understanding of food systems: how food is produced, distributed, and consumed, locally and around the world.
In these ECO Canada-accredited environmental programs, you have the flexibility to design a degree that fits your unique interests.
Trent’s Environmental Chemistry program introduces you to the formation of chemicals, how they interact with and cycle through the environment, and the impact of contaminants on ecosystems.
In this program, you will acquire fundamental technical skills in chemical analysis and apply them to issues of pollution, pest control, climate change, and toxicology analyses.
You will also benefit from experiential learning, research, and work placement opportunities in both the School of the Environment and Trent’s diverse Chemistry department.