Environmental Science & Studies

As one of the first ECO Canada accredited environmental programs in the country, Trent’s B.E.S.S. degree is renowned for developing well-rounded graduates. Students in this unique joint degree take courses from across both the arts and sciences, offering a more holistic and integrated approach to studying the environment.

Our 100+ course options offer classroom and hands-on lab or field experience opportunities, where you’ll 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.