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Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double Degree: Earn 2 respected credentials—a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Trent and a Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)—in just 7 years. This first-of-its-kind pathway blends interdisciplinary learning with clinical training, preparing you to lead in the growing field of integrative health.
Students begin their studies at Trent, where they explore the intersections of science, humanities and health through a curriculum designed to meet CCNM’s professional prerequisites. After 3 years, eligible students transition to CCNM’s Toronto campus for 4 years of clinical and classroom training in naturopathic medicine.
Throughout the program, students benefit from coordinated advising, joint recruitment and support services, and a curriculum that seamlessly bridges undergraduate and professional education. Whether you're drawn to holistic healing, scientific inquiry or community wellness, this double degree offers a unique opportunity to turn your passion into a profession.
Kinesiology Co-op: This hands-on, career-track degree teaches you the knowledge and skills to become a highly skilled and career-ready practitioner of kinesiology (the study of human movement). You will learn how to prescribe customized exercise programs and analyze movement patterns for a variety of individuals. As a Trent Kinesiology student, you are encouraged to apply your learning – in the lab and out in the community – working with everyone from high-performance athletes to senior citizens. When you graduate, you will have the required expertise to pursue certification as a registered kinesiologist (R.Kin.).
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Kinesiology co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Psychology Co-op: In Psychology at Trent you will gain a better understanding of yourself and others, diving into a scientific discipline with a multitude of practical applications. Psychology majors examine a broad range of topics, with the opportunity to design your degree to focus on more specialized areas of study including neuroscience, language and cognition, emotional intelligence, sexuality, aging and cognition, memory, and childhood development, just to name a few. Here, you will find yourself developing problem-solving, interpersonal and critical thinking skills as you work alongside your professors and peers to understand, interpret and evaluate research.
Accelerate your career through the 5 year co-op stream with paid work terms. Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Psychology co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Law & Arts/Law & Business: Trent/Swansea Dual Degree (LLB & BA or LLB & BBA): In this one-of-a-kind program, you will graduate with 2 degrees in just 6 years – a Bachelor of Arts Honours or a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Trent and a law degree from Swansea University's renowned Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law. You’ll have the chance to take your education global while you live, learn, travel, explore and live abroad in the UK.
Software Engineering Co-op (BSc): As the global demand for software skills continues to grow and evolve, this new stand-alone degree program – one of only 2 Software Engineering programs at Ontario universities to be offered through a Computer Science department – features extensive paid co-op opportunities, providing you with a streamlined pathway to the workforce and equipping you with the relevant interpersonal and technical skills to succeed.
The program differs from a traditional Bachelor of Engineering credential as it looks at the subject area through a cross-departmental lens. As a result, when you enter the workforce upon graduation, you will be well trained in specialized Software Engineering skills and knowledge, as well as educated in complementary disciplines such as Computer Science and Information Systems. Here you will study a range of subjects, including object-oriented programming, algorithms and data structures, systems software, cross platform applications, software architecture and design, software quality, web development and computer security.