Pathway + Bachelor

Bachelor of Environmental Science / Studies (B.E.S.S)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Studying the environment is about more than just understanding nature. Trent’s B.E.S.S. degree offers students a holistic understanding of the environment, bringing together topics in science and the arts to solve key environmental issues. You’ll learn about water, air, soil, ecosystems, as well as the relationships between the environment and policy, planning and human interactions. You’ll also gain an understanding of how humans experience the environment, as well as contemporary environmental issues, to help shape an environmentally sustainable future.

Resume Boosters:

  • Conduct hands-on research in state- of-the-art labs and Trent’s 11 on-campus nature areas
  • Minimum entrance and performance requirements challenge you to maintain a high standard of academic performance
  • Apply your learning through a hands-on field course, capstone or community- based research project such as exploring sustainable development along waterways or environmental restoration of forests and lakes
  • Hone your presentation skills as you compete to present your research and real-world solutions through global competitions like Map the System, or on campus through the interdisciplinary 3-Minute Paper competition
  • Work alongside leading faculty, including three Canada Research Chairs focused on environmental issues, as you write and defend an undergraduate honours thesis

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Environment Protection Officer
  • Sustainability Coordinator
  • Environmental Educator
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Climaologist
  • Environmental Risk Assessor
  • Policy Advisor
  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Eco-Tourism Planner

Which department am I in?

Trent University

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$28,286.00 (17,37,042) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

Trent University

1600 West Bank Drive,

PETERBOROUGH,

Ontario (ON),

K9L 0G2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Student must complete High School diploma (or equivalent) qualification.

English Language Proficiency Tests:

  • TOEFL: minimum score of 86 IBT with a minimum writing score of 20 OR 580 PBT with a minimum TWE score of 4.5.
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0
  • CAEL: minimum score of 60
  • Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Advanced English): 176, with no sub-score below 169
  • Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 59

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Trent University

With a focus on interactive learning, Trent University has been ranked the best undergraduate university in Ontario for ten years running.

  • #1 university in Canada for scholarships and bursaries
  • 96% of graduates employed within two years
  • International students from 79 countries
  • State-of-the-art campuses close to nature and cities