
Overview
Develop critical thinking, leadership and communication skills and apply them all to a future in forensics. Prepare yourself for a position in an exciting field, where you can contribute to, and improve the legal system through an enhanced understanding of: forensic science applications, scientific data interpretation, and the communication of science in a legal context.
Through lectures, labs and a four-month placement Forensic Science programme offered by the Trent University , you can be ready to apply your skill sets to the workforce in one year.
There is no longer a need to leave the country to study forensic science at the graduate level. As one of this groundbreaking program’s first graduates, you will be part of a new generation of experts that has learned by doing, and yet well-steeped in the scientific method and in research.
Outcomes
Learn from leading faculty members and researchers who have made great contributions to their fields.
Study with students drawn to the program from across Canada and around the world.
Experience other communities, institutions and organizations as part of the unique research placement program.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Communication Science and Forensic Reporting
Advanced Forensic DNA Typing
Research Design and Statistics in Forensic Science
Advanced Topics in Forensic Science
Advanced Forensic Toxicology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- B.Sc. honours (a four year undergraduate bachelors) 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
- Some applicants may be provided with a conditional acceptance and will be required to successfully complete a qualifying course*, Advanced Fundamentals in Forensic Science, prior to admission.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
28656 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28656 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
13050 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13050 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Oshawa
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Funding
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