Forensic Science

Ontario high-school applicants entering Forensic Science (RU) in 2027/28. Applies only to the named entry route; later major declaration is separate.

• Minimum 75% admission average calculated on prerequisites and next 2 best 4U/M courses.
• ENG4U (minimum 60%)
• SBI4U
• SCH4U
• 1 of MCV4U or MHF4U
• 2 other U/M courses
• SPH4U recommended

Ontario high-school applicants entering Forensic Science (RU) in 2027/28. Applies only to the named entry route; later major declaration is separate.

• For full-time enrollment beginning in September, Trent University expects to send offers of admission on an ongoing basis starting in January.
• You must complete or be registered in six 4U/M courses. Admission decisions will be made using grades from a minimum of 3 final 4U/M courses if you are in a semestered school, or 6 interim 4U/M courses if you are in a non-semestered school.
• Grade 11 grades may be used to extend an early offer of admission when sufficient 4U/M grades are not available. All offers of admission are conditional, pending the successful completion of all OSSD requirements and prerequisites with satisfactory academic standing.
• By studying Forensic Science at Trent, you’ll learn the foundational science of forensics through the study of anthropology, biology and chemistry, along with uniquely specialized forensics courses. As a graduate of this advanced program, you’ll apply your skills to uncover evidence recovered at crime scenes, draw impartial conclusions based on physical evidence, and present and defend these findings using your foundational knowledge in science. You can also conduct first-hand investigative work with bloodstain pattern analysis, fingerprinting and evidence recovery in mock crime scenes at Trent’s on-campus Crime Scene House.

Exact Forensic Science BSc route; international versus domestic applicants

• International fall dates are standing term policies. An earlier programme or personal offer date takes priority.
• The reviewed exact programme panel and domestic date directory do not publish a final domestic application or document closing day.
• Winter and summer intakes are not inferred from the university’s general term table.

Ontario OSSD applicants taking IB certificate courses alongside their secondary-school curriculum

• IB certificate courses at Standard or Higher Level may be used only alongside another secondary-school curriculum. Identify the graduation diploma when applying.
• Send predicted IB results, confirmation of certificate-course study and a current school transcript. An IB result saying DP Course awarded does not replace the secondary-school graduation diploma.

Applicants using IB subjects to meet the chosen program or degree route requirements

• For the IB curriculum route, a required mathematics subject can be Analysis and Approaches SL/HL or Applications and Interpretation HL.
• Applications and Interpretation SL is accepted where mathematics is recommended, but does not meet a required mathematics prerequisite. Keep the requirements for your chosen degree route.

Ontario secondary applicants to the retained degree/campus choices only

• OSSD with six 4U/M courses, including listed prerequisites.
• SPH4U is recommended.
• Admission average uses required prerequisites and the next two best 4U/M courses; distinct from the BA/BSc Forensics joint majors.

Applicants home schooled or educated at a school not accredited by the provincial/state Ministry of Education

• Trent considers independent academic evidence, including school grades, correspondence study, college courses and other accomplishments. Provide an official transcript of grades to date, Grade12 outlines with textbooks/evaluation methods, and a senior-level writing sample carrying the instructor’s comments and grade.
• Standardized tests, AP or GCE Advanced-Level examinations are optional supporting material when available. Proof of English proficiency is required where applicable, and Admissions may request a telephone interview.

Home-school applicants to Forensic Science, Nursing or other science programmes with specialized prerequisites

• Complete the required Ontario4U courses or approved equivalents through ILC or another provincial/state Ministry-approved institution. Independent portfolios do not replace those prerequisite courses. Exact degree and major prerequisites remain those separately published.
• The page describes the standard applicant process, shows a direct-application button and also directs applicants to check requirements before OUAC submission. This packet certifies the academic evidence requirement, not an automatic choice of application channel.