B.Sc. (Honours) in Environmental Geoscience

Trent University

Receive specialized training in environmental techniques used in geotechnical investigations, as you obtain the knowledge requirements to prepare for your Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (P.Geo) accreditation.

Geoscientists play a crucial role in the sustainable development of Earth’s resources that individuals, industries, and countries, such as Canada, rely upon every day. Students in Trent’s Environmental Geoscience program study Earth’s geological and natural systems to understand the environment and the impacts of human activities. With experiential learning at its core, this professionally accredited program equips students with the skills needed to tackle pressing environmental challenges from climate change to contaminated groundwater to geohazards, leading you to rewarding careers as geoscientists.

Resume Boosters:

• Translate knowledge into career experience through environmental field placements like geological surveying in the Northwest Territories
• Participate in a hands-on fourth year capstone experiential learning opportunity
• Work directly with leading experts, like Dr. Ian Power, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Geoscience, who are making a positive impact on the health of our planet
• Gain the academic credentials required to apply to become a Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) in Training

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Environmental Geoscientist
• Geomorphologist
• Environmental Consultant
• Geochemist
• Earth Scientist
• Hydrogeologist
• Environmental Geologist