Mathematics is the basis of many disciplines, and is constantly evolving. This ongoing change allows for exciting educational opportunities for students who wish to tackle challenging problems. Mathematics is involved in a widely diverse number of career paths such a business, computer science, the medical field, and engineering, to name a few.

Faculty and staff take pride in offering discussion-based teaching and hands-on learning through every course offered to students. Our program provides students with the prerequisites for professional and graduate schools. Graduates from the Department of Biology can confidently pursue and succeed in their chosen healthcare-related career or academia.

First-year science students are encouraged to enroll in our unique seminar course, Seminar in Science, designed specifically to introduce you to the latest scientific issues in various fields, such as applied physics, biology, chemistry, etc., to help you develop the kind of communication, analytical thinking, and research skills you will need for your science studies and your career.

Biotechnology—creating technology or products from cellular and biomolecular processes, often DNA technology—is one of the fastest-growing and innovative scientific sectors. You will learn about the use of biotechnology in areas such as health care, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and the environment.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a joint major in biochemistry and microbiology enables students to acquire superior knowledge about the functioning of life on a microscopic scale and to develop advanced skills in the laboratory.

The Departments of Geography & Environment and Mathematics & Computer Science offer instruction leading to the multidisciplinary major in computer science and geographical information science. The program is structured to provide a firm theoretical, technical, and applied background in the geographical information sciences (GIS) that draws extensively on computer science foundations.

The bachelor's degree in Canada in environmental and bioresource chemistry offers multidisciplinary training unique in Quebec, as 70% of the courses include laboratory work and field trips.

Biology is the study of life as it has evolved and is evolving on earth. All aspects of life are examined, from molecular processes inside cells, to large scale ecological interactions between organisms in their environment, and how the changing environment shapes these interactions.

Environmental Studies and Geography, with its major focus on human-environment interaction, is a broad discipline which analyzes the distribution and interrelationships of physical and human phenomena on the earth.

The Bachelor in Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis programme offers possibilities for careers in governmental organizations at all levels, water boards, research institutes, consultancy companies and non-profit organizations.

The primary reason for becoming a physicist is curiosity. Whether it is the strange world of sub-atomic particles, the operation of a laser, the motion of the planets, or even the formation of a rainbow, physicists want to understand how the universe really works. A physics degree will provide even more than this. With training in quantitative thinking, problem solving, modeling, and experimental techniques, a physics background provides entry into a wide variety of fields

Central to most fields of science, chemistry helps us to understand a range of topics including environmental issues, drugs and medicine, production of plastics and other materials, and nutrition. A fundamental understanding of chemistry is also important and interesting for its own sake. There is a great demand for chemists in many industries and government agencies. In fact, the chemical industry in Charlottetown and the rest of Canada is a booming business.

Mathematics is an invaluable element of economic analysis and through your studies you will develop your aptitude for mathematics by considering its application to economic problems, all while gaining a solid understanding of social policy issues and government actions.

Human geography is a branch of social science that focuses on the relationships between human societies and the built and natural environments in which they operate. You will have the opportunity to learn about topics of real world concern through supervised research projects, paid work experience, a two-week field school, and activities such as blog entries, posters, and presentations. Your professors have a wide range of interests, such as hazards, housing, and sustainability, and their research takes them to all corners of Canada and beyond.

Explore the interactions between people and the physical environment through either the B.A. or B.Sc. pathways of this popular degree program. B.A. students focus their studies on how people encounter and shape their environments, while B.Sc. students examine the human and natural forces that shape the physical world, investigating topics in climate, hydrology, natural hazards, soils, and earth materials. With numerous options for joint majors and an emphasis on field-based learning, Geography at Trent offers you a wide variety of ways to deepen your learning in the classroom and beyond to dive into the study of human and natural spatial formations and patterns.