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Bachelor of Water Sciences

Trent University

  • Peterborough, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Trent University campus

About the program

Water sciences degree using the Trent-Severn Waterway and the Water Quality Centre as living laboratories.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Water Sciences
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: The program studies freshwater science through biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geography.

Career outcomes

  • Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant
  • Fisheries Manager
  • Drinking Water Policy Specialist
  • Regional Land and Water Resources Manager
  • Water Quality Analyst

Curriculum

  • The program studies freshwater science through biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geography and environmental science
  • Using the campus wetlands
  • The Otonabee River and the Water Quality Centre. Students complete a community-based capstone with conservation authorities or nonprofits and an honours thesis or senior project in hydrology
  • Biology or limnology. A co-op stream launches fall 2027.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school diploma with the programme prerequisites
  • Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
  • Other education systems have their own minimums
  • English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport or identification document
  • Completed application form.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
  2. Winter (January) 15 November
  3. Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
  4. or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
  5. 000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,641 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$7,300 CAD

Program details

CampusPeterborough
Faculty or schoolEnvironment & Sustainability
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInstitutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    214 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.