Peterborough,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment in Peterborough Canada | Trent University
Trent University
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Peterborough Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,529
(c. USD8,268.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
28 months
The new MSc in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment (BEMA) equips graduates for careers in bioenvironmental monitoring, wildlife population studies, conservation biology, and ecosystem management. Contemporary environmental challenges can be solved through rigorous analysis of ecological data or pioneering research methodologies.
This graduate program develops students' ability to strategically address environmental questions using cutting-edge techniques in landscape genetics, population dynamics, environmental genomics, ecological stoichiometry, and nutrient cycle evaluation. Unlike conventional MSc programs, this thesis-focused curriculum emphasizes understanding environmental change processes. It incorporates hands-on experience through industry placements and essential professional development workshops tailored to career readiness. BEMA graduates will possess competitive skills for employment across government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector environmental firms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- To be considered for admission, applicants will normally have completed a B.Sc. Honours degree (a 4-year undergraduate bachelor's degree from a recognized university), with a minimum average of B+ (77%) in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full course credits). The BEMA program will consider Bachelor's degrees in environmental studies, if applicants have taken statistics and other science courses.
The following tests are acceptable forms of proof of English language proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT, iBT Home Edition, iBT Paper Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum acceptance score is 93 (with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing).
- CAEL or CAEL online (Canadian Academic English Language Test). The minimum acceptable score is 60, with at least 60 in Writing Proficiency.
- Successful completion of Trent University – ESL Academic English 1 and 2 - must be completed prior to beginning Graduate Studies
- IELTS Academic (International English language Testing Services). The minimum acceptance score is 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Trent University has three semester terms per academic year:
Fall Term - September 1 to December 31
Winter Term - January 1 to April 30
Spring Term - May 1 to August 31
The MSc BEMA program mainly takes in students for September, but intake can occur in January and May if supervisors are interested. Applications should be received by February 1st to be considered for admission the following September.
Tuition
CAD
11,529