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 Canada Research Chairs focused on environmental issues, as you write and defend an undergraduate Honours thesis
Career Paths
- Environment Protection Officer
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Engineer
- Climatologist
- Environmental Risk Assessor
- Policy Advisor
- Urban and Regional Planner
- Eco-tourism Planner
Related Programs
- Environmental & Resource Science/Studies
- Indigenous Environmental Science/Studies
- Ecological Restoration
"The passion that the students have for their research is both contagious and inspiring."
Abby Wynia, recent graduate of the BESS program, continued her studies here at Trent University in the Environmental & Life Sciences Program.