Master of Bioenvironmental Monitoring & Assessment

About this programme

Gain a foundational understanding of the principles, technical aspects, and human dimensions of environmental monitoring and assessment. In this online professional program, you will gain professional skills and practical experience – a combination of skills attractive to organizations that require deeper understanding of specialized monitoring and assessment issues, including all levels of government, conservation authorities, non-profit organizations and environmental consulting companies. In this eight-month professional course-based graduate diploma (G.Dip.), you will complete six online courses. The program can be completely online, though some elective courses may be available in face-to-face format at Trent’s Symons Campus in Peterborough. As a young environmental professional, the BEMA Graduate Diploma offered a flexible and engaging way to advance my education. This allowed me to balance my studies with my professional commitments, which was essential as I navigated the early stages of my career. The diverse selection of courses allowed me to not only explore my interests but gain valuable professional skills I currently utilize in my workplace. I graduated with both a deeper understanding of my field and greater confidence in my ability to excel in my current role. David Schindler Endowed Professor of Aquatic Science, M.Sc. Supervisor, Professor, Biology Dr. Frost focuses on how nutrients affect animals and their food web interactions in aquatic ecosystems. His current research examines animal responses (biochemical, physiological and population-level) to int