The Conservation Biology (Co-op Available) Bachelors Degree at Trent University is designed for students passionate about addressing the global crisis of biological diversity decline. You will gain foundational expertise in core subjects such as ecology, animal and plant diversity, evolution, wildlife behavior, and population genetics. This program offers a unique opportunity to study living subjects firsthand alongside practicing conservationists and biologists, leveraging Trent University’s extensive on-campus nature areas as living laboratories. It’s ideal for those seeking a hands-on, field-oriented approach to understanding and protecting our planet’s ecosystems.
This undergraduate program is studied full-time on campus over four years, with distinct pathways to extend your learning off-campus. You will have the option of a fourth-year work placement or a five-year co-op stream, both providing invaluable opportunities to hone career skills in science, research, communications, and critical thinking. Through practical experience and academic rigor, you will graduate prepared for diverse roles in conservation science, wildlife management, environmental consulting, and research, equipped with the practical and analytical abilities demanded by the field.