Interested in medical school or another professional health program?
The Trent Advantage
Trent’s undergraduate programs are an excellent choice if you plan to pursue a professional medical degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, medical laboratory sciences, or many other career paths in the field of medicine and health.
Students benefit from:
- Unparalleled undergraduate research opportunities
- Multidisciplinary collaborations across the arts and sciences
- Laboratory experience starting in your first year
- Personalized learning environment with faculty who care about your success
Trent’s students are competitive in applying to professional medical schools because of the faculty commitment to teaching and mentoring undergrads, smaller class sizes, and the interactive hands-on approach to learning that is at the core of the Trent experience.
In Trent’s close-knit learning environment, your professors will know you, support you, and ensure that you get the experience and references you need to apply to professional programs or graduate schools with confidence.
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Explore Trent’s Pathways to Professional Medical Programs
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL STREAM: PREPARE FOR MED SCHOOL
One-of-a-kind preparatory program taken jointly with (almost) any B.A., B.Sc. or B.A.S. degree at Trent. Receive academic mentorship and personalized support to become a competitive applicant for medical related programs or earn your spot in a partnering medical school
Medical School Partnerships
Medical Professional Stream students benefit from Trent’s unique partnerships with respected medical schools and programs in Canada, the U.S., U.K., and the Caribbean, providing direct pathways into professional medical, veterinary, pharmacy, optometry and naturopathic medicine programs.
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences/Medical Sciences Dual Degree: Earn Two Degrees in Four Years
Globalize your degree and graduate with both a Bachelor of Arts & Science and Bachelor of Science in just four years.
Spend your first two years at Trent and then head overseas to finish your pre-med studies at Swansea University in Wales in one of their dedicated medical pathway programs (Applied Medical Sciences, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Genetics, Medical Pharmacology, Population Health and Medical Science) with a potential fast-track into Swansea's medical school.
Canada’s First Naturopathic Doctor Double Degree
Trent University and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) have teamed up to launch a first-of-its-kind academic pathway in Canada. Earn both a Bachelor of Arts & Science and a Doctor of Naturopathy—all in just seven years.
Start at Trent and build a strong foundation in science, humanities, and health. Then transition to CCNM (Toronto campus) for hands-on clinical training in naturopathic medicine. With coordinated advising, flexible campus options, and a curriculum designed to bridge disciplines, this program sets you apart in the world of integrative healthcare.
MORE PRE-MED PATHWAYS: DEGREES, SPECIALIZATIONS & OPTIONS
At Trent, there’s more than one way to pursue a future in health or medicine. Our programs in Kinesiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, and Health & Behaviour—plus specializations in Health Sciences and Health Studies (just to name a few)—equip you with the skills and experience to succeed in a wide range of health-related careers.