Science, Technology & Math

Develop advanced computer science skills through original research, specialized coursework and practical applications in a collaborative, small-cohort environment. In Trent’s Computer Science M.Sc. program, you will work closely with faculty experts to pursue a research question while exploring advanced topics including intelligent systems, natural language processing, software testing, database systems, and algorithms, including the use of large language models like GPT and BERT.

Prepare for the future with a flexible AI degree that connects emerging technology with its growing influence across industries and society. Whether you choose the B.A. or B.Sc., you’ll learn across both pathways while exploring how AI is transforming finance, communication, business, education and social media. Build practical experience through AI labs, capstone projects and research alongside expert faculty. 

Build an in-depth understanding of modern analytical instrumentation while gaining practical skills to operate them with confidence. Study at one of Canada’s most research-intensive universities, learning from expert faculty and training in the renowned Water Quality Centre, preparing you to work with sophisticated instruments used in commercial, government, academic and research laboratories across Canada and around the world.

In Physics at Trent, you'll combine theoretical study with hands-on experimentation, developing the analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills needed to tackle complex scientific questions and contribute to emerging fields of discovery.

Discover how chemistry and physics work together to explain the world around us. Through small classes, hands-on labs, and close faculty mentorship, you'll develop advanced analytical and research skills while exploring topics ranging from quantum mechanics and materials science to cosmology. Gain experience with sophisticated scientific instrumentation, contribute to cutting-edge research, and graduate prepared for advanced study or careers at the forefront of science and technology.

Build a mathematics degree around your interests while developing the analytical and problem-solving skills valued across countless careers. Explore advanced topics in calculus, algebra, statistics, modelling, and graph theory through small classes, faculty mentorship, and hands-on research opportunities. Customize your studies with specializations in Mathematical Finance or Statistics while gaining practical experience and building connections within Trent's Mathematics community.

Prepare to turn your curiosity into solutions for real-world challenges. Discover how chemistry shapes medicines, materials, technology, and the environment. At Trent, you will take chemistry beyond the textbook through hands-on learning in research-grade labs, advanced scientific equipment, and opportunities to conduct your own research alongside renowned scientists and professors.

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.  

Curious about the science behind health, reproduction and genetics? Explore life at the molecular level through our combined degree that builds theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in chemical and biological systems. Whether you’re pursuing graduate school, a professional program, or a career in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or healthcare, you’ll graduate from Trent with the lab experience, technical skills, and research prowess to stand out.

Dive into topics spanning neuroscience, cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, anxiety, health, development, perception and memory, learning alongside leading experts in the field. Choose either the B.A. (arts) or B.Sc. (sciences) pathway and a specialization to further customize your Trent Psychology degree. Through experiential courses and research projects, you’ll discover how to apply your understanding of human behaviour in different contexts, building valuable, transferable skills for a wide range of careers.