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Honours B.Sc.F.S. in Forensic Science
Ready yourself for a career like no other
Trent’s Forensic Science professional degree program integrates the study of investigative practice and theory with
both science and law. It provides students with access to an array of forensic practitioners who enrich their classes with the latest forensic theory and practice.
Year one introduces the basic concepts of forensics through a case-based course integrating the use of scientific evidence, critical argument, and reporting media. In year two, students learn forensic techniques and legal procedures. Year three introduces new forensic techniques, a crime scene investigation course, and begins in-depth study of forensic DNA techniques. Year four of the program provides an opportunity to become a researcher and a practitioner through independent study, thesis research, or a community-based research project. Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science (B.Sc.F.S.).
Professional training in intriguing and exciting places
As a student in Trent’s B.Sc.F.S. program, you will gain real-world experience in your second year of study through a placement in the field. Since this program began as the first of its kind in 2004, students have held placements in Barbados, California, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and throughout Ontario. These have included work in police agencies, law firms, crown attorney’s offices, hospitals, forensic science labs, vet offices, fire investigations and forensic document analysis companies.
Joint Major in Forensics
A one-of-a-kind degree that sets you apart
Since September 2009, Trent has been the only university in Canada where you can combine your study of forensics with one of several different academic disciplines. Students can choose a joint major in forensics plus a complementary subject that leads them to an honours B.A. or B.Sc. degree. The possibilities are enormous: be it psychology, biology, computer sciences, chemistry, sociology, political studies, or physics, your combined forensics degree allows you to create a unique educational focus with an interdisciplinary knowledge base, strong understanding of world issues, and well-honed critical thinking and analytical skills.
Immerse yourself in courses like...
- Forensic Entomology
- Computer Crime and Forensics
- Introduction to Crime Scene Processing
- Human Osteology and Forensic Anthropology
- Biocrime and Bioterrorism
- Forensic Physics
