As one of the first ECO Canada accredited environmental programs in the country, BESS offers students a holistic understanding of the environment, bringing together topics in science and the arts to solve key environmental issues. Students will gain a comprehensive approach to studying the environment. Our courses offer classroom and hands-on lab or field experience, where you will learn techniques and approaches for examining environmental problems and solutions from top researchers and scholars. You’ll learn about water, air, soil, and ecosystems, as well as relationships between the environment, policy, planning, and social interactions. Get experience analyzing and solving environmental issues using science, policy, and politics from multiple perspectives, as you jump start your career.
Career Paths
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Environment Protection Officer
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Environmental Educator
- Climatologist
- Environmental Risk Assessor
- Policy Advisor
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Eco-tourism Planner
The Experience
There is no better place to study the environment. With 140 course options and environmental scholarships available, there are many reasons why Trent has proudly been one of Canada’s top postsecondary environmental institutions for more than 50 years.
Program
As a BESS student at one of Canada’s top postsecondary environmental institutions, develop a strong understanding of solutions to natural resource and environmental problems and learn how to combine scientific and social knowledge effectively in this interdisciplinary joint arts-science degree
