Admissions

Applications for September 2022 are closed.

Consideration for entry into the M.Sc.F.S. program are as follow:

• B.Sc. honours degree
• Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years (last ten full credits)
• Experience in Forensic Science or Undergraduate courses relating to Forensic Science, or willing to take such courses, usually before official admission
• A statement of interest detailing the applicant's interest and or experience in forensic science is required. The purpose of this statement of interest is intended to compile additional information for selection among highly qualified applicants and to allow applicants with practical experience, but without the minimum average, to provide support for their entry into the program. The statement should not exceed 500 words (~ 1 page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two reference letters

Students who are accepted into our course-based Master’s program may have an opportunity to change to the Major Research Project stream before September 2022. It will depend on how many project(s) we have available for new students.

Application Procedures for 2022 September Intake

3 Step Application Process:

1. Apply to our program through OUAC and submit the required documents by the deadline.
2. The MScFS intake committee will review the applications and invite students for an interview.
3. Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview (via video conferencing). The interview does not guarantee admission, but will be used to further assess student suitability for the MScFS program.

Application Deadlines:

Early Acceptance: December 15, 2021. Interview: January – February 2022 (Closed)
Regular Acceptance: February 1, 2022. Interview: February – March 2022 (Closed)

• Review the Admissions Process and Required Documents at the School of Graduate Studies site.
• Create an Account/Profile and complete your application with the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC).  You can save your work at this stage and return to complete at a later time.
• Required application documents should be uploaded through the myTrent portal. Applicants receive access to the portal once they receive their acknowledgement email and claim their myTrent account.   
• Applicants with a limited science background relevant to forensic science may receive a conditional acceptance and will be required to successfully complete a qualifying course in the summer term  prior to admission (fee will apply)
• Should you have questions regarding the application submission process please contact the School of Graduate Studies.