Forensics and Arts, Forensics and Science
Trent is the only university in Canada that gives you the opportunity to combine the study of forensic science with one of many complementary disciplines in the arts or sciences. A joint degree in Forensics and Anthropology or Archaeology is an ideal path for students interested in identifying human remains or investigating grave sites. Interested in a career specializing in ballistics? A joint major in Physics and Forensics will help with reconstructing the trajectory of bullets at a crime scene. Pairing a degree in Computing Systems with Forensic Science could launch a career investigating cybercrime. The possibilities are nearly limitless. No matter the path you choose, you’ll benefit from industry-level training and hands-on opportunities, including studying in Trent’s state-of-the-art forensics facilities. A joint major in Forensics gives you a unique educational experience that equips you with an interdisciplinary knowledge base, a strong understanding of world issues, and well-honed critical thinking and analytical skills.
Degrees Offered:
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Trent’s Forensics degree pathways feature a mix of career-boosting opportunities, such as:
- Examinations of real evidence in Trent’s new Forensic Crime Scene Facility – the first building of its kind in Canada
- Opportunities to conduct research and work directly with leading scientists in labs and professionals in the field, including community-based research projects and honours thesis research projects
- Direct access to leading experts in forensics and law, as well as practitioners at the Natural Resources DNA Profiling and Forensics Centre and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, right here on campus
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Career Paths:
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Crime Scene Technician
Police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order. They are employed by municipal and federal governments and some provincial and regional governments. This unit group includes railway police.
Career Opportunities
- Crime Scene Technician
- Criminalist
- Police Officer
- DNA Analyst
- Wildlife Forensic Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Medical Research Scientist
- Document Analyst
- Law Enforcement
- Lawyer
- Forensic Toxicologist
Popular Courses:
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Laboratory DNA Forensics
- Trends in Forensic Science
- Biocrime and Bioterrorism
- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
- Computer Crime and Forensics
- Criminology in Forensics
- Forensic Anthropology
- Toxicology
- Workplace Readiness and Professional Ethics
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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