Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree

Program Overview

This dual degree program offers a guaranteed interview to Swansea University's School of Medicine upon completion. Students will receive a Bachelor of Arts & Science degree from Trent University followed by a Bachelor of Science Honours degree from Swansea University, with a focus on medicine-related pathways. The program equips students with a solid foundation in sciences, humanities, and medicine, preparing them for careers in healthcare and related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts & Science/Medical Sciences dual degree program offers a guaranteed interview for admission to Swansea University’s prestigious School of Medicine. It is a four-year integrated dual degree program that provides students with a comprehensive foundation in scientific, social, and humanist theories and issues. The program is designed to be an ideal pathway to becoming a well-rounded and competitive candidate for medical school. Students spend their first two years at Trent University completing a Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.) degree. They then head to Swansea University in the UK to complete a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours degree in one of their dedicated medical pathway programs. Meeting the minimum GPA requirements earns students an interview for admission to Swansea's School of Medicine.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in:

• Doctor
• Veterinarian
• Dentist
• Pharmacist
• Surgeon
• Forensic Toxicologist
• Medical Sales
• Policy Advisor
• Forensic Pathologist
• Medical Researcher
• Research Scientist
• Geneticist
• Public Health Specialist

Other:

• Resume Boosters:
• Acquire a comprehensive foundation of knowledge in biology, chemistry, psychology, Indigenous studies, gender and social justice, as well as other science, social science, and humanities subjects at Trent.
• Develop technical skills, critical thinking, good judgement, and other valuable attributes for being a doctor through lab courses, lectures, and seminars at Trent and Swansea.
• Refine expertise in medicine through Swansea University's medical-focused Bachelor of Science programs, including Applied Medical Sciences, Medical Genetics, Medical Pharmacology, and Population Health.
• Develop interpersonal skills or gain career-related experience through volunteering, joining clubs, or participating in other extracurricular activities at Trent and Swansea.
• Popular Courses:
• Human Anatomy
• The Age of Disasters
• Health Humanities
• Biomedical Ethics
• Women & Health
• Sociology of Health & Illness
• Food In History
• The Making of the Modern Body
• Critical World Building
• Ecological Art