Forensics and Science

Overview

Program Summary

University: Trent University
Degree: Bachelor of Science, BSc
OUAC Program Code: RSU
Grade Range: 70% minimum
Experiential Learning: Not Available
Enrollment: 200
Instruction Language: English
Notes: Trent is the only university in Canada to offer students the chance to combine the study of forensics with 1 of several different academic disciplines. Choose a joint major in forensics in combination with a vast array of complementary areas of study in the sciences. Studying Forensics, you’ll learn the foundational science of forensics through the study of anthropology, biology and chemistry, along with uniquely specialized forensics courses. As a graduate of this advanced program, you’ll apply your skills to uncover evidence recovered at crime scenes, draw impartial conclusions based on physical evidence, and present and defend these findings using your foundational knowledge in science. You can also conduct first-hand investigative work with bloodstain pattern analysis, fingerprinting and evidence recovery in mock crime scenes at Trent’s on-campus Crime Scene House. No matter what your forensic career ambitions are, you have plenty of options at Trent.

Requirements

Prerequisites

Six 4U/M courses
ENG4U (with a minimum of 60%)
A 4U math is recommended

Only available as a joint-major at the Honours level.

IB and AP Requirements

Language Requirements

Trent accepts TOEFL, CAEL, MELAB or IELTS.

The minimum number of years required to waive requirements for an English proficiency test is 3 full years of study in an institution where English is the primary language of instruction (ESL excluded).

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Admission

Offers of Admission for Ontario High School Students

Basic Requirements for Admission (Required For All Programs)

You must complete the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). A minimum average of 70% is required for consideration for admission. A minimum grade of 60% must be obtained in ENG4U. You must present a minimum of six 4U/M courses to be considered for admission.

Note: Some programs may have higher average and supplementary application requirements. Some programs may also require a minimum number of 4U courses.

Failed and Repeated Courses

If you repeat a course, the highest of the 2 grades will be used in the admission average calculation, if applicable.

Timing and Process for Admission Decisions

For full-time enrollment beginning in September, Trent University expects to send offers of admission on an ongoing basis starting in January. You must complete or be registered in six 4U/M courses. Admission decisions will be made using grades from a minimum of 3 final 4U/M courses if you are in a semestered school, or 6 interim 4U/M courses if you are in a non-semestered school. Grade 11 grades may be used to extend an early offer of admission when sufficient 4U/M grades are not available. All offers of admission are conditional pending the successful completion of all OSSD requirements and prerequisites with satisfactory academic standing.

Extenuating Circumstances

If you have experienced extenuating circumstances that may have affected your academic performance (e.g., your average is below 70%), you may submit a supplementary application. For more information, contact the admissions office at [email protected] or call 705-748-1215. The supplementary form is available online.

Contact

Contact Us About the Program

1600 W Bank Dr.
Peterborough ON K9J 7B8

Email: Recruitment & Admissions

Phone: 1-888-739-8885