Forensic Science M.Sc.F.S.
The first Canadian Masters of Science in Forensic Science has been designed for you to learn and implement best practices in forensic science. You will be engaged for three semesters in 8 core courses and 2 electives; 5 courses per term, as outlined below. The electives are aligned to your intended area of study (such as electives in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences). In the third semester, you will complete an independent, hands-on forensic placement resulting in a research thesis at a recognized academic, private or public sector institution.
The M.Sc.F.S. program is a professional course-based program that will allow you to:
- gain an understanding of the value of research and case-specific experimentation
- develop effective communication techniques to present technical scientific analysis to scientific, legal and non-scientific audiences.
The 12 month curriculum was designed to align with the requirements of the American Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission’s (FEPAC) certification standards. FEPAC accreditation is of significant benefit to international career choices requiring American accreditation.
Courses:
Semester 1: Core courses (4): Communication Science and Forensic Reporting , Advanced Forensic DNA Typing, Research Design and Statistics in Forensic Science, Presentation of Expert Evidence and the Courts. Elective (1): Forensic Psychology or Biocrime and Bioterrorism or Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis.
Semester 2: Core course (4) Complex Crime Scene Analysis, Advanced Forensic Toxicology, Leadership in Forensic Science, Advanced Topics in Forensic Science, Elective (1): Firearms and Ballistics or Bioinformatics
Semester 3: Forensic Placement
For more information about the program please contact mscforensics@trentu.ca or the program office at 705.748.1011 @ 7516.
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