What will I learn?

Trent’s B.E.S.S. degree is perfect for students who want to bring science and arts together to understand and solve key environmental issues. You’ll gain an understanding of the scientific aspects of contemporary environmental issues, how they’re linked to policy and planning decisions, and how that can lead to an environmentally sustainable future.

Career Opportunities

Environment Protection Officer
Environmental Educator
Environmental Engineer
Environmental Risk Assessor
Policy Advisor
Urban and Regional Planner

Popular Courses:

Environmental Science and Politics
Ecological Assessment for Natural Resources Management
Ecology & Management of Wetland Systems
Urban Environments
Sustainable Innovation

Which department am I in?

Trent University

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees

CAD$21,385.00 (US$ 16,124) per year

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

Application deadline

1 March 2020

Start date

6 January 2020, 1 May 2020

Venue

Trent University

1600 West Bank Drive,

PETERBOROUGH,

Ontario (ON),

K9L 0G2, Canada

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Minimum overall 'B' average (or GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in a recognized academic grade 12 program. At least 4 different academic subjects at the matriculation level must be represented in the high school diploma. SAT or ACT recommended. 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; MELAB: minimum score of 85, with no part below 80; CAEL: minimum score of 60; Cambridge Assessment English: Grade of 'C'; Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 59.

For international students

Student must complete grade 12 (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
MELAB: minimum score of 85, with no part below 80
CAEL: minimum score of 60
Cambridge Assessment English: Grade of 'C'
Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 59