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Forensic Science at Trent University

Trent University, Canada

Programme overview

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 F...

Faculty: Forensics & Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

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 fi...

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Entry 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

Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May and June) intakes for international students; Nursing programs start in September.

Domestic offers for September start are made in rounds from early December to early May; January start and spring/summer start are available.

Ontario applicants apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international students can apply through OUAC or the Trent Applicant portal.

Collaborative and Compressed Nursing applications open on September 17, 2026 on OUAC and close no earlier than January 15, 2027.

International students pay a $2,000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting an offer, by June 15 (Fall), December 15 (Winter) or April 15 (Summer). Domestic tuition deposit is $500, due June 15, 2027 for Fall 2027.

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

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