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Bachelor of Forensic Chemistry

Trent University

Peterborough, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year integrated Masters in forensic chemistry.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Forensic Chemistry to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in inorganic bonding
Physical states of matter. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Analytical chemist
Chemist
Laboratory assistant
Product development technologist
Technical chemist
Research chemist
Further study (MPhil
PhD)

Curriculum

Four-year full-time course (five with placement). Modules: organic structure and function
Inorganic bonding
Physical states of matter
Spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis
Professional development
The forensic process
Organic
Inorganic
Physical and analytical chemistry
Forensic casework examination and crime scene investigation.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma with the programme prerequisites
Minimum 70% average for most programmes (competitive ones higher)
Other education systems have their own minimums
English proficiency proof unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma (OSSD, Other Canadian, IB, British, American, India Senior School Certificate, China Senior High School Diploma and others listed by country) with the program prerequisites.

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Passport or identification document
Completed application form.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall (September) 15 June
Winter (January) 15 November
Summer (May) 1 February. Some programmes close earlier ( Apply through OUAC
or the International Direct Application if applying only to Trent. Submit the documents listed in myTrent (Fall documents by 1 July). Receive an offer and pay the 2
000 CAD tuition deposit within two weeks of accepting. Apply to IRCC for a study permit as soon as you accept.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,641 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$7,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	Peterborough
Faculty or school	Forensics
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.