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Forensic Science M.Sc.F.S. at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

The applied field of forensic science is evolving to meet the needs of today’s crime scene investigations, whether they be social, judicial or academic. Trent’s innovative Master of Science in Forensic Science (M.Sc.F.S.) program prepares students to become experts in the field, equipping you with a solid background in foundational sciences and hands-on experience. Expert faculty combined with cutting-edge technology and a new on-campus Forensic Crime Scene Facility (the first of its kind in ...

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Duration: Major Research Paper: 12 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students in the course-based stream gain real-world experience and build professional networks through a full-term placement with organizations such as the OPP, RCMP, the Centre of Forensic Science and Canada Border Services. Through lectures, labs, and hands-on research placements, students prepare for careers in law enforcement, forensic laboratories, coroner’s offices, border services, inspe...

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.Sc. honours (a four year undergraduate bachelors) degree Minimum B+ (77%) or equivalent in the last two years of full-time study, or last ten full academic 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, Fundamentals in Forensic Science, prior to admission. A fee applies for the qualifying course.

Graduate applications are submitted through OUAC; the non-refundable application fee is $125 CDN for research programs and $140 CDN for professional programs, payable to OUAC.

Apply through the official page: https://www.trentu.ca/futurestudents/admissions

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