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Health Sciences

Biomedical Science at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

Combine your passion for biology and health in the pursuit of a career in medicine and related fields. In this first-of-its-kind degree program in Ontario, you will explore a range of topics in the classroom and lab, including cell biology, anatomy, biochemistry, and biomedical ethics, and put your course learning into practice with an emphasis on experiential learning in professional health environments. You will also learn from leading practitioners through one of two capstone fourth year c...

Faculty: Forensics & Biological Sciences; Health, Life Science & Medicine; Science & Technology  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

You will also learn from leading practitioners through one of two capstone fourth year courses of the program, which could have you experiencing medicine in action while you shadow doctors, dentists, veterinarians, physiotherapists, pharmacists, or other health practitioners – a rare experience at the undergraduate level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites A minimum 70% admission average ENG4U with a minimum of 60% Program specific requirements: A minimum of 75% admission average, including ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U, and SPH4U or SES4U, plus one other 4U/M course

Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May and June) intakes for international students; Nursing programs start in September.

Domestic offers for September start are made in rounds from early December to early May; January start and spring/summer start are available.

Ontario applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international students can apply through OUAC or the Trent Applicant portal.

Collaborative and Compressed Nursing applications open on September 17, 2026 on OUAC and close no earlier than January 15, 2027.

International students pay a $2,000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting an offer, by June 15 (Fall), December 15 (Winter) or April 15 (Summer). Domestic tuition deposit is $500, due June 15, 2027 for Fall 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/admissions

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