Forensics & Science
A unique Forensics degree to reflect your diverse interests. Pair forensic science with fields across the sciences and graduate with a unique combination of scientific, investigative, and analytical skills.
Forensics
Forensic Science brings together science, investigation, and the law to help answer complex questions. At Trent, you will study in one of Canada’s most established forensic programs, learning through specialized courses, advanced laboratories, and a state-of-the-art Crime Scene Facility designed specifically for forensic education.
Few universities offer the breadth of forensic study available at Trent. In addition to our renowned Forensic Science degree, Trent also offers specialized pathways in Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Biology, and Forensic Chemistry, along with opportunities for graduate study through the Master of Science in Forensic Science. Whether Forensics students interested in DNA analysis, human identification, crime scene investigation, or chemical evidence, at Trent you develop specialized knowledge through research, field experiences, and close interaction with faculty who are experts in the field.
Career Paths
Crime Scene Technician
DNA Analyst
Toxicologist
Geneticist
Pathologist
Forensic Entomologist
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Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology applies scientific methods to the identification and analysis of human remains in forensic and archaeological contexts. At Trent, you'll develop a deep understanding of human biology while exploring how skeletal, biochemical, and genetic evidence can help answer complex questions in criminal investigations, mass disasters, and humanitarian recovery efforts.
Forensic Science
Trent's Forensic Science degree goes beyond a single scientific discipline, bringing together biology, chemistry, anthropology, and law to provide a broader understanding of forensics investigation. The result is a versatile education that opens doors to specialized areas of study across the forensic sciences.
Forensics & Arts
A unique Forensics degree to reflect your diverse interests. Pair forensic science with fields across the arts and graduate with a unique combination of scientific, investigative, and analytical skills.
Forensic Biology
Forensic Biology combines the study of living systems with forensic investigation. In this unique degree, you'll develop the expertise to tackle complex questions that extend beyond the scope of many traditional forensic programs.
Forensic Chemistry
From toxicology and drug analysis to trace evidence and unknown substances, forensic chemistry sits at the intersection of chemistry and criminal investigation. In this unique degree program, you'll build a strong foundation in chemistry while exploring how analytical techniques are applied to forensic investigations, preparing you to examine evidence with accuracy, objectivity, and scientific rigour.
Forensic Science
Prepare to become an expert in forensic science through foundational science, applied research, scientific analysis, and hands-on learning. Learn from faculty with extensive academic, practitioner and professional experience while exploring forensic applications across social, judicial, and academic contexts.
Gain practical expertise through coursework, hands-on research and training with cutting-edge technology and techniques, developing your understanding of forensic science applications and ability to interpret scientific data and communicate science in legal contexts.