Forensic Science
Gain necessary theoretical and practical experience to become an expert in evidence analysis and crime investigation.
Trent’s direct-entry professional Forensic Science program teaches core science in biology, chemistry, and anthropology, and integrates those topics with law and applied investigative practice.
Here, you’ll receive a comprehensive forensics education with opportunities to take specialized forensics courses like Crime Scene Investigation, Wildlife DNA Forensics, and Microbial Forensics. You will also learn the latest investigative techniques in one of our many applied forensics spaces.
When you graduate, you will be well-equipped with industry-level training to jump into a career in fields such as law, criminology, or environmental forensic science, as well as future graduate studies.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education, by earning your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your honours B.Sc.
Apply your skills to uncover evidence recovered at crime scenes, draw impartial conclusions based on physical evidence, and clearly and confidently present these findings using your foundational knowledge in science.
- Examinations of real evidence in Trent's new Forensic Crime Scene Facility – the first building of its kind in Canada
- A third-year work placement in a subdiscipline of your choice, including federal government internships with Border Services, RCMP, Health Canada or Food Inspection Services
- 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 an Forensics Centre and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, right here on campus
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Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program specific requirements:
- A minimum 75% overall average
- SBI4U, SCH4U and MHF4U or MCV4U are required
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Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
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International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
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Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
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With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
