Oshawa,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Forensic Science in Toronto Canada | Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University
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Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
32,188
(c. USD23,086.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Enroll in one of only two Forensic Science programs fully accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), demonstrating our curriculum, labs, faculty, and research meet the highest standards set by the accreditation board.
You'll develop a robust scientific background combined with specialized forensic training. Students acquire practical experience through hands-on learning at our Crime Scene House, Forensic Ecology Research Facility, and Forensic Teaching Laboratory.
Career pathways
Graduates with an Honours degree in Forensic Science have diverse opportunities, whether pursuing advanced studies or entering the workforce directly. Potential career paths include: Border security and immigration document analysis
Forensic Scientist or Technician positions in government or private labs, Insurance fraud examination
Law enforcement roles (following necessary training), Crime Scene Investigator (after completing required certification)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and two of Biology (SBI4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U) or Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in prerequisite math and science courses is required. It is recommended that all four of MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and SPH4U be taken.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20, Reading: 20, Speaking: 19, and Writing: 20. The university's TOEFL code is 7178. TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable. Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum score of 58.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20, Reading: 20, Speaking: 19, and Writing: 20. The university's TOEFL code is 7178. TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable. Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Tuition
CAD
32,188