Why Science at TRU?
At TRU students don’t take science, they do it!
Our graduates are extremely satisfied with their overall campus and learning experiences, and enjoy careers across a vast number of possibilities. They are exceptionally well prepared for further study at Graduate School or in professional programs such as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Education and Law. Our certificate, diploma and degree programs prepare students for employment, and our success is measured by the wide spectrum of jobs that they enter. They attribute their success to a number of factors:
- Classes are learner centered, professors know your name and provide personal attention
- Faculty are friendly, approachable and highly qualified
- Students receive practical hands-on experience in the classroom, in the lab and in the field
- There are many opportunities for undergraduates to be involved in research
- Programs may be tailored to fit your educational goals
- International experience through Field Schools or Study Abroad semesters
- Paid work experience through Co-op semesters - and only TRU gives you academic credit for Co-op education
- Students can integrate distance courses into their programs or ladder from a diploma program into a degree program
- The Campus is beautiful and the climate is exceptional
- Our city - Kamloops - is interesting, fun, affordable and recreation is unlimited
"Smaller class sizes meant more one-on-one instruction as well as better relationships with professors and other students. Field courses and field trips brought science out of the classroom and into the real world with possibilities for employment and further education."
Christine Anderson - Bachelor of Science, Honours Biology, 2004
The beautiful TRU campus overlooks the North and South Thompson Rivers and is located in the heart of the fastest growing area of Kamloops. There is plenty of affordable student housing on site and nearby – all just blocks away from the things you need and want.
Beyond classrooms and labs there are many facilities on campus including the Campus Activity Center, home to the bookstore, student pub, cafeteria and the Student Independent Center- the Canada Games Aquatic Center, the Gymnasium, Hillside Stadium and more to come.
Known for its dry heat, semi-arid landscapes and over 2,000 hours of sunshine each year, Kamloops also offers a wealth of cultural experiences and recreational choice: World Class Sun Peaks ski resort, Shuswap Lake paradise, infamous mountain biking trails, fly fishing, Junior Hockey Team, golfing, hiking and more!
