Trent University

Ontario

Canada

Overview

The Ecological Restoration (ERES) BSc Honours degree at Trent University is designed to meet the knowledge requirements of the international Society for Ecological Restoration, allowing students to become a Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner In-Training upon graduation. The program is accredited by ECO Canada. The curriculum combines foundational courses in ecology, environmental chemistry, soil science, and hydrology with applied studies in resource conservation, environmental policy, and restoration ecology. Students gain expertise in sampling design, data management, field techniques, GIS, and statistical analysis. The program is offered in collaboration with Fleming College, where students spend their first two years at Fleming College's School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences in Lindsay, focusing on fieldwork and applied courses. The final two years are spent at Trent University in Peterborough.

Location

1600 West Bank Dr, Peterborough, K9L 0G2

Website

https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/international/applicants/how-apply

Median Salary

$48,000

Ranking

#1436

US World and News Report

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

33%

Cost and Scholarships

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Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships (95%+ average) - Automatically awarded to students with an admission average of 95% or higher. Covers full first-year tuition. Renewable each year if an 80% average is maintained in a full course load.; Entrance Scholarships (90-94.9% average) (CAD 3,000) - Automatically awarded to students with an admission average of 90-94.9%. Valued at $3,000 per year for 4 years (total $12,000). Renewable each year if an 80% average is maintained in a full course load.; Entrance Scholarships (85-89.9% average) (CAD 2,000) - Automatically awarded to students with an admission average of 85-89.9%. Valued at $2,000 per year for 4 years (total $8,000). Renewable each year if an 80% average is maintained in a full course load.; Entrance Scholarships (80-84.9% average) (CAD 1,500) - Automatically awarded to students with an admission average of 80-84.9%. Valued at $1,500 per year for 4 years (total $6,000). Renewable each year if an 80% average is maintained in a full course load.; Prestigious Scholarships (CAD 30,000) - Up to $30,000 over four years for eligible Canadian students. Requires an application.; Trent University Criminology Scholarship (CAD 1,000) - Award for Criminology majors, based on academic merit and financial need. Renewable for up to four years for full-time students maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.; Entrance Bursaries (CAD 2,750) - Available to students with demonstrated financial need, valued between $500 and $5,000.; In-Course Scholarships - Undergraduate students who achieve 85% or higher in each year are automatically eligible.; International Student Scholarships (CAD 2,250) - Renewable entrance scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 annually, based on academic excellence.; Work Experience Scholarships; Trent International Global Citizen Scholarships and Awards; International Bursary; Emerging Scholars Award; International In-course Scholarships; Trent International Program Tuition Levy Scholarship; Emergency Bursary; OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) - Eligible students must be in receipt of OSAP.