Overview

Trent University ’s Forensic Biology (Hons) degree gives you opportunities for hands-on forensic studies while advancing your expertise as a biological scientist. Students of this specialized program receive a comprehensive education in the study of living things, at the molecular, organism, and population level.

Here at Trent, you can apply your scientific knowledge in forensic labs as you practise case work, teamwork, and crime scene analysis.

Students in this program may also participate in a placement course where you can gain real-world experience and begin to develop your professional network.

Career:

Crime Scene Technician
Criminalist
DNA Analyst
Genetic Counselor
Coroner
Wildlife Forensic Scientist
Forensic Pathologist
Medical Research Scientist
Forensic Anthropologist
DNA Scientist
Bloodstain Pattern Analyst
Forensic Toxicologist

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Programme Structure

Popular Courses:

Biocrime and Bioterrorism
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Cell Biology
Forensic Entomology
Human Osteology
Laboratory DNA Forensics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

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National students: Apply through OUAC

Language

English

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86

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59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Peterborough, Canada

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science View 13 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

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86

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4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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6.5

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General requirements

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 requirements for admittance into co-op:
A minimum 80% overall final average

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32992 CAD / year

≈ 32992 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10012 CAD / year

≈ 10012 CAD / year
In-State Applies to you

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8363 CAD / year

≈ 8363 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Students: $8,363.07 CAD

Living costs

Peterborough

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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