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Forensic Sciences (Mississauga)

University of Toronto · Mississauga

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Deadlines

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Next deadline

  • Recommended early application

    Fall 2027 · Recommended date for early consideration.

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish70% min.
  • SBI4UBiology
  • MHF4UAdvanced Functions
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma and six Grade 12 U or M courses.
  • UTM publishes a 75% minimum overall average. See the category’s competitive guidance.
  • Provide evidence of English facility if required.
  • Check whether your intended Forensic Sciences option requires SCH4U.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
Application steps

Entry terms · September

Fall 2027 first-year entry at the Mississauga campus.

UTM September 2027 application and supporting-document dates
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisitesUniversity of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Secondary and postsecondary academic records
    • Disclose all attempted secondary and postsecondary studies. Current full-time Ontario high school grades must arrive through OUAC; do not upload unsolicited Ontario transcripts. Applicants who completed Grade 11 elsewhere must also provide those results. Your portal lists the documents needed for your background.
    U of T required application documentsU of T required application documents
  4. Step 4Translations for documents outside English or French
    • If your academic documents are in another language, submit notarized translations with the original records.
    U of T document translationsU of T document translations
  5. Step 5Apply through OUAC to TMK at the Mississauga campus.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisitesUniversity of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
  6. Step 6Use Join U of T to see and submit the documents requested for your application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways
Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Psychology

Ontario high-school applicants

  • ENG4U, SBI4U and MHF4U.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites
Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Science

Ontario high-school applicants

  • ENG4U, SBI4U, MHF4U and SCH4U. MCV4U and SPH4U are recommended.
University of Toronto 2027–28 admissions bulletin · Mississauga programmes and prerequisites

Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete at least 20.0 credits, including 10.0 at U of T Mississauga.
  • Complete at least 13.0 credits at the 200 level or above, including at least 6.0 at the 300 or 400 level.
  • The four specialists and the Forensic Science Major require a separate limited-enrolment application. The annual application period is March 1 to May 1.
  • Specialist subject totals are 15.0 credits in Anthropology, 15.5 in Biology, 16.5 in Chemistry and 14.5 in Psychology.
ReferencesUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Sciences and co-op streamsUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science MajorUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science MinorUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Anthropology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Biology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Chemistry SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Psychology SpecialistUTM Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · programme of study selectionUTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirements
Grades and academic standing
  • Complete 1.0 credit in each of Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 1.85 for the honours degree.
  • Forensic Anthropology requires at least 4.0 credits, FSC239Y5 at 70% on the first attempt, 75% each in ANT101H5 and ANT102H5, 65% each in BIO152H5 and BIO153H5, 0.5 additional science credit and at least 3.2 cumulative GPA.
  • Forensic Biology requires at least 4.0 credits, FSC239Y5 at 70% on the first attempt, 75% each in BIO152H5 and BIO153H5, 65% each in CHM110H5 and CHM120H5, an approved calculus pair, PHY136H5 and at least 3.2 cumulative GPA.
  • Forensic Chemistry requires at least 4.0 credits, FSC239Y5 at 70% on the first attempt, 65% each in CHM110H5, CHM120H5 and BIO152H5, an approved calculus pair, PHY136H5 and at least 3.2 cumulative GPA.
  • Forensic Psychology requires at least 4.0 credits, FSC239Y5 at 70% on the first attempt, PSY100Y5 at 75%, 65% each in BIO152H5 and BIO153H5 and at least 3.2 cumulative GPA.
  • The 8.5-credit Forensic Science Major requires an approved second science major, at least 4.0 completed credits, FSC239Y5 at 70% on the first attempt, the published chemistry grades, an approved calculus pair, PHY136H5 and at least 2.7 cumulative GPA.
  • The 4.0-credit Forensic Science Minor has its own entry rule of at least 75% in FSC239Y5 and 2.0 cumulative GPA.
ReferencesUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Sciences and co-op streamsUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science MajorUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science MinorUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Anthropology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Biology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Chemistry SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Psychology SpecialistUTM Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · programme of study selectionUTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirements

Program facts

Entering average~Mid to high 70s

University of Toronto Mississauga · TMK.

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InternshipOptional paid co-op internship in four specialist plans
UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Sciences and co-op streamsCheck work experience options

Majors & specializations

TMK is the first-year admission category. Each forensic specialist and the Forensic Science Major or Minor has separate university-course selection criteria.

Forensic Anthropology Specialist

HBSc pathway

Apply anthropology to forensic investigations and evidence.

Published requirements

Courses

Separate current first-year plans for four specialists and the major, plus major progression, minor progression and specialist capstone choices.

First year · Forensic Anthropology5 listed

For selection, add 0.5 credit in science and complete at least 4.0 total credits.

  • ANT101H5Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology0.5 credits

    Explore biological and archaeological approaches to human origins and diversity.

    UTM Academic Calendar · ANT101H5
  • ANT102H5Introduction to Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology0.5 credits

    Explore social and cultural approaches to human communities.

    UTM Academic Calendar · ANT102H5
  • BIO152H5Introduction to Evolution and Evolutionary Genetics0.5 credits

    Study evolution and the genetics behind inheritance and variation.

    UTM Academic Calendar · BIO152H5
  • BIO153H5Diversity of Organisms0.5 credits

    Study organism diversity, life cycles and evolutionary adaptation.

    UTM Academic Calendar · BIO153H5
  • FSC239Y5Introduction to Forensic Science1 credits

    Explore the forensic process, legal context and the role of scientific evidence.

    UTM Academic Calendar · FSC239Y5
UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Anthropology Specialist
First year · Forensic Biology10 listed

Take one approved calculus pair.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Biology Specialist
First year · Forensic Chemistry10 listed

Take one approved calculus pair. PHY137H5 is part of the specialist plan.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Chemistry Specialist
First year · Forensic Psychology4 listed

These are the courses listed in the specialist plan. Complete at least 4.0 credits for year-one selection.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Psychology Specialist
First year · Forensic Science Major10 listed

Take one approved calculus pair. Pair the Major with an approved second science major.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science Major
Second year · Forensic Science Major7 listed

Complete both chemistry courses, FSC271H5 and one approved statistics course.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science Major
Third year · Forensic Science Major6 listed

Choose one course for forensic identification, one of FSC330H5 or FSC335H5, and FSC360H5.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science Major
Fourth year · Forensic Science Major examples5 listed

Complete one half-credit from the calendar’s full list of upper-year forensic electives.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science Major
Upper years · Forensic specialist capstone choices6 listed

Complete FSC481Y5 or combine FSC482H5 with one approved capstone option. See your specialist’s calendar.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Sciences and co-op streams
First to fourth year · Forensic Science Minor6 listed

Take one of FSC303H5 or FSC307H5, plus 1.0 credit from the approved electives. At least 0.5 elective credit must be at the 300 or 400 level.

UTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science Minor
Elective choices
  • Statistics and identification choices depend on the subject plan. The four specialists also complete an approved capstone.
Study routes

TMK is the first-year admission category. Each forensic specialist and the Forensic Science Major or Minor has separate university-course selection criteria.

  • Forensic Science Major or Minor
Study locations
ReferencesUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Sciences and co-op streamsUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science MajorUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Science MinorUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Anthropology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Biology SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Chemistry SpecialistUTM Academic Calendar · Forensic Psychology SpecialistUTM Honours Bachelor of Science degree requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · programme of study selectionUTM Co-op Internship Program eligible plans and entry requirementsUTM Academic Calendar · ANT101H5UTM Academic Calendar · ANT102H5UTM Academic Calendar · BIO152H5UTM Academic Calendar · BIO153H5UTM Academic Calendar · CHM110H5UTM Academic Calendar · CHM120H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT132H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT134H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT135H5UTM Academic Calendar · MAT136H5

Careers

Career examples

  • Forensic scientist
  • Forensic analyst
  • Detective
Scope and qualifications

Investigative and regulated professional roles can have separate training or hiring requirements.

Potential career examples published by UTM for Forensic Science.

Costs

Forensic Sciences · UTM first year

First-year estimate

2026–27 · Mississauga · Fall and winter · 5.0 credits · CAD

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Tuition and published fees$8,675.09
Books (campus estimate)$1,000–$2,000 est. / year
Residence
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotal$9,675.09–$10,675.09

Published 2026–27 Mississauga charges. Later-year rates depend on programme and cohort.

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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