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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- Peterborough
Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts
Discipline: General and integrated sciences
Credential: Degree (4 year)
Program Title: Forensic Science and Arts
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Students will receive the following 5.0 transfer credits:
- 0.5 FRSC 1100H - Introduction to Canadian Justice
- 0.5 FRSC 2011H - Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
- 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.
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Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes
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Students must complete the following 15.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) , Forensic Science degree:
- 0.5 FRSC 1030H - Foundations in Forensic Science
- 0.5 FRSC 2020H - Scientific Methodology in Forensic Science
- 0.5 FRSC 3100H - Trends in Forensic Science
- 2.5 additional Forensic Science credits at the 3000 level or beyond
- 0.5 additional Forensic Science credit
- 1.0 Mathematics credit at the 1000 level
- 1.0 Biology credit or 1.0 Chemistry credit at the 1000 level or beyond
- 8.0 additional credits, including requirements for the second major
*Additional notes: Courses without specified year levels must include at least 4.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level, and no more than 3.5 credits at the 1000 level. Choice credits must also include at least 0.5 credit from the Approved Indigenous Course List.
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
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
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Contact / Apply
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer
http://trentu.ca/pathways
Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.
Last Updated: January 22, 2026