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Forensic Science

Forensic Science

Forensic Science the study of physical evidence in a modern legal context. It is best defined as “science in service to the courts.” UTM’s Forensic Science program, the first of its kind in Canada, is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques — while allowing the student to emphasize one particular area in greater detail.

We have developed well-established partnerships with organizations including the Centre of Forensic Sciences, the Office of the Chief Coroner for the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police, the RCMP, and numerous other police services and agencies worldwide.

Department
Degree

Honours Bachelor of Science

Program Options

Major, Minor

Program Plans

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Potential Career Options
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Detective
  • RCMP Officer
  • Coroner
  • Forensic Analyst
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Admission Requirements

Admission Category
OUAC Code
TMK
Competitive Average
Mid to High 70s
Program Course Prerequisites
ENG4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U; (recommended: Calculus, Physics)

Regional Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Life in Forensic Science

Buzz Around Campus

Bethany Krebs

“Dusting for fingerprints” is a term we may know well from crime shows, but if Bethany Krebs has her way, forensic teams would instead be “sandblasting for fingerprints.” The fourth-year Forensic Science student at U of T Mississauga has conducted experiments showing abrasive blasting of a specialized powder over a surface is more effective at revealing fingerprints than the conventional dusting method.

Crime Scene

How do we really know if someone is a psychopath? It’s the kind of question that might arise during a debate with friends about human nature, or when we read news reports about apparent cold-hearted killers. But for Nera Topcagic, it’s a query that requires more careful consideration by the criminal justice system to ensure justice is fully served.

Adrienne Chiang

For decades police have had a roadside device to test potential drunk drivers, but until recently there have been no such devices for suspected drugged drivers. With the legalization of cannabis, the federal government, in the interest of public safety, approved such a device.

Sample Courses

This course covers the importance of professionalism and ethical behaviour for Forensic Scientists. It looks at the role of the Forensic Scientist and the expert witness and the consequences when ethical guidelines are not followed.

This course will provide students with an introduction to forensic photography, crime scene processing, and forensic identification. 

Focusing on the scene of the crime and evidence found there, this course is an introduction to the field of forensic identification. 

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Forensic Biology

Forensic Science is the study of physical evidence in a modern legal context. It is best defined as “science in service to the courts.” Forensic Biology is the study of forensics and molecular biology. UTM’s Forensic Science program, the first of its kind in Canada, is designed to provide the student with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques — while allowing the student to emphasize one particular area in greater detail.

Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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