Master of Science in Forensic Science

About this programme

Investigate the science behind crime solving in Canada’s first graduate-level forensic science program, led by expert faculty and grounded in real-world forensic practice. 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. Trent’s Forensic Crime Facility is the first-of-its-kind professional forensics training building on a Canadian university campus. This 4,100 square-foot building is home to unique spaces and equipment that pioneer approaches to teach and explore forensic science methodology. In this one-year course-based program, you will complete in-depth coursework and an independent, hands-on forensic placement, gaining real-world experience and building a professional networks through a full-term placement with organizations such as the OPP, RCMP, the Centre of Forensic Science or the Canada Border Services Agency. In this one-year major research paper program, you will design and carry out forensic research under the supervision of an expert faculty member and write a major paper, gaining experience through extended interaction with relevant c