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Police Foundations to Forensic Science; Forensics and Arts; Forensics and Science

Where Are You Now?

Northern College

Discipline: Personal, security and transport services

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Police Foundations

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: DEG - Degree

Discipline: General and integrated sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Forensic Science; Forensics and Arts; Forensics and Science

Transfer credits / courses

25%

Semesters Remaining 6

Granted 5.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students will be granted 5.0 credits, including:

  • 0.5 FRSC 1011H - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
  • 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice
  • 0.5 FRSC 2100H - Criminal Code
  • 0.5 FRSC 2110H - Police Powers
  • 0.5 PSYC 1030H - Introduction to Psychology Part 2: Social and Personality Perspectives
  • 1.0 unassigned Sociology credit at the 2000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned Arts credit at the 2000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Science credit at the 2000 level

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements. http://trentu.ca/calendar

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed the Police Foundations Diploma at any Ontario college of applied arts and technology;
- a minimum 75% overall average.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Single Major - Bachelor of Science (Honours), Forensic Science

  • 0.5 FRSC 2020H - Scientific Methodology in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 2030H - Foundations in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 2050H - Introduction to Genetics
  • 0.5 FRSC 3010H - Crime Scene Investigation
  • 0.5 FRSC 3020H - Workplace Readiness and Professional Ethics
  • 0.5 FRSC 3100H - Trends in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 3110H - Criminology in Forensics
  • 0.5 FRSC 3700H - Applied Population Genetics 
  • 0.5 FRSC 4312H - Presentation of Forensic Evidence
  • 0.5 credit from the following:
    • 0.5 FRSC 3000H - Laboratory DNA Forensics
    • 0.5 FRSC 3111H - Non-Human DNA Forensics
  • 0.5 ANTH 1001H - General Anthropology
  • 0.5 ANTH 2410H - Biological Anthropology: Darwin, Death and Disease
  • 0.5 BIOL 1030H - Foundations of Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 BIOL 1050H - Human Anatomy
  • 0.5 BIOL 1051H - Human Physiology
  • 0.5 BIOL 3080H - Molecular Biology
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introductory Chemistry II
  • 0.5 CHEM 2300H - Biochemical Concepts
  • 0.5 CHEM 2410H - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry I
  • 0.5 CHEM 2420H - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry II
  • 0.5 MATH 1051H - Non-Calculus Statistics I: Elementary Probability and Statistics
  • 0.5 MATH 1052H - Non-Calculus Statistics II: Elementary Statistical Methods
  • 0.5 credits from the following:
    • 0.5 PHYS 1000H - Foundations of Physics
    • 0.5 PHYS 1001H - Introductory Physics I
  • 2.5 Forensic Science credits at the 4000 level in addition to the above
  • 0.5 additional credit, which must come from the Approved Indigenous Course List if not completed through other requirements

Joint Major - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Forensic Science and Arts; Bachelor of Science (Honours) Forensic Science and Science

  • 0.5 FRSC 2020H - Scientific Methodology in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 2030H - Foundations in Forensic Science
  • 0.5 FRSC 3010H - Crime Scene Investigation
  • 0.5 FRSC 3100H - Trends in Forensic Science
  • 2.5 Forensic Science credits at the 3000 level or beyond in addition to the above
  • 10.5 additional credits, including:
    • Program requirements for joint-major discipline
    • 0.5 credits from the Approved Indigenous Course List

 

Students are referred to the academic calendar for specific departmental joint-major requirements.  Disciplines that typically align with careers related to policing include:  Sociology, Psychology, Politics, Anthropology and Canadian Studies.  Students are welcome to pursue other options according to their interests and goals. It is strongly recommended that students discuss their academic program with an academic advisor prior to selecting and registering for courses. 

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements, which apply to all undergraduate programs. http://trentu.ca/calendar
 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

​​Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca

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Last Updated: July 15, 2024

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