Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment Graduate Diploma
Program Overview
This eight-month graduate diploma program offers a comprehensive understanding of environmental monitoring and assessment principles. Designed for online completion, it prepares students for roles in government agencies, conservation authorities, non-profits, and environmental consulting companies. The program provides professional skills and practical experience, enhancing employability in the environmental field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This is an eight-month professional course-based graduate diploma program that provides a foundational understanding of the principles, technical aspects, and human dimensions of environmental monitoring and assessment. The program aims to equip students with professional skills and practical experience, making them attractive to organizations like government agencies, conservation authorities, non-profits, and environmental consulting companies. The program can be completed entirely online, although some elective courses may be available in a face-to-face format at the Symons Campus in Peterborough.
Careers:
The program prepares graduates for careers in environmental monitoring and assessment, including roles in:
- Government agencies at all levels
- Conservation authorities
- Non-profit organizations
- Environmental consulting companies
Other:
- This program is offered in September only.
- For other program options, students can consider the M.Sc. BEMA or M.BEMA programs.
Trent University
Overview:
Trent University is a public university located in Peterborough and Durham, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized as Ontario's top undergraduate university, known for its personalized learning experience and commitment to fostering global citizens. Trent University offers a transformative learning environment that prepares students for leadership and career success.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Trent University offers a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students have access to a wide range of opportunities to get involved, gain career experience, and make lifelong connections. The university boasts picturesque natural environments at both its Peterborough and Durham campuses, providing a unique and engaging learning experience.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Top-ranked undergraduate university in Ontario:
Trent University consistently ranks highly for its overall reputation and academic excellence.High graduate employment rate:
95% of Trent graduates are employed within two years of graduation.Personalized learning experience:
The university emphasizes small class sizes and close faculty-student relationships, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.Strong focus on global citizenship:
Trent University prepares students to be responsible and engaged citizens of the world, equipped to address global challenges.Academic Programs:
Trent University offers over 100 academic programs across various disciplines. The university is particularly known for its strengths in the following areas:
Environmental Studies:
Trent University is a leader in environmental research and education, with a strong focus on sustainability and conservation.Social Sciences and Humanities:
The university offers a wide range of programs in areas such as history, political science, psychology, and sociology.Arts and Culture:
Trent University has a strong arts and culture scene, with a vibrant theatre program, music ensembles, and visual arts studios.Other:
Trent University also offers online learning options, allowing students to access over 100 courses year-round. The university is committed to inclusivity and diversity, with initiatives such as the installation of an ablution station for the Muslim community on campus.
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications:
- Completed B.Sc. honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university
- Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
- Required Documents:
- Transcripts: Post-secondary transcripts and graduation certificates (where applicable) of all previous undergraduate and graduate work are required. This includes transcripts for courses taken on a Letter of Permission, for transfer credit, or on an exchange program.
- Two Letters of Reference: Academic references are preferred, but one professional reference will be accepted.
- Proof of Citizenship: Proof of Citizenship (ie. copy of passport or birth certificate) will be requested, only if an offer of admission is made.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English Proficiency: Proficiency in English usage, both written and oral, is essential to pursue graduate studies at Trent University. It is required for applicants to demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin.
- Exemptions: Applicants who completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the USA are exempt from this requirement. If you have completed two or more years of post-secondary education at a university where the primary language of instruction is English, the School of Graduate Studies is prepared to consider alternate proof of English language proficiency.
