Program Overview
Trent's Environmental Chemistry program explores the formation, behavior, and impact of chemicals in the environment. Graduates gain technical skills in chemical analysis and apply them to practical issues in pollution control, climate change, and toxicology. The program includes experiential learning and research opportunities, preparing students for careers in environmental assessment, water treatment, and scientific research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Trent’s Environmental Chemistry program introduces you to the formation of chemicals, how they interact with and cycle through the environment, and the impact of contaminants on ecosystems. You’ll acquire fundamental technical skills in chemical analysis and apply them to issues of pollution, pest control, climate change, and toxicology analyses. As a student in this program, you’ll also benefit from experiential learning, research, and work placement opportunities in both the School of the Environment and Trent’s diverse Chemistry department.
Careers:
Featured
- Hydrogeologist: Geoscientists include geologists, geochemists, and geophysicists who conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition, and processes of the earth, to locate, identify and extract hydrocarbon, mineral, and groundwater resources, and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. Oceanographers conduct programs of exploration and research on ocean processes and phenomena, biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of oceans, interactions with atmospheric and geological environments and impacts of human activity on oceans and marine ecosystems. Geoscientists are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions, or they may be self-employed. Oceanographers are employed by governments, educational institutions, and private companies engaged in exploration of seafloor deposits and seafarming areas, or they may be self-employed.
Salary Range:
$24.00-$72.12/hr
Jobs in Canada:
34,900
10YR Job Outlook:
15,700
Source:
Government of Canada
- Environmental Assessment Analyst
- Environmental Auditor
- Water Treatment Chemist
- Environmental Consultant
- Hydrogeologist
- Policy Advisor
- Pollution Control Engineer
- Government Scientist
Other:
- Resume Boosters:
- Learn advanced chemical techniques with access to advanced instrumentation and world-leading facilities, including Trent’s Water Quality Centre, home to one of the leading mass spectrometry apparatuses in Canada and the world
- Gain practical work experience through placements with environmental agencies or businesses.
- Lead your own undergraduate research project diving into contemporary topics including emerging contaminants, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon sequestration
- Work with the latest analytical and scientific tools and field methods in Trent’s 11 on-campus nature areas and modern lab facilities
- Popular Courses:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Chemical Limnology and Oceanography
- Environmental Air Pollution
- Environmental Toxicology
- Aquatic Geochemistry
- Related Programs:
- Indigenous Environmental Studies/Science (Co-op Available)
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecological Restoration
- Environmental & Resource Science / Studies
- Geography
- Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
- Instrumental Chemical Analysis M.ICA or G.Dip.
- Environmental & Life Sciences M.Sc.
- Environmental & Life Sciences Ph.D.
- Accelerated Masters: Earn your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your honours B.Sc.
- Degrees Offered:
- B.Sc.
- B.Sc. (Honours)
- Locations: Peterborough