首批加拿大法医学科学硕士旨在为您学习和实施法医学的最佳实践。您将在三个学期中参加8个核心课程和2个选修课，每学期5个课程，如下所述。选修课与您打算学习的领域保持一致（例如生物学，化学或环境科学选修课）。在第三个学期中，您将完成一个独立的动手法医实习，并在一个公认的学术，私人或公共部门机构研究论文。培养批判性思维，领导能力和沟通技巧，并将其全部应用于法医的未来。为在激动人心的领域中的职位做好准备，在其中您可以通过加深对以下内容的了解来做出贡献并改善法律体系：法医学应用，科学数据解释以及法律背景下的科学交流。
Harness cutting-edge skills and knowledge in the first graduate level Forensic Science program in Canada. Develop critical thinking, leadership and communication skills and apply your experience to a future in forensics. This cutting-edge Master of Science in Forensic Science program emphasizes the value of research within a forensic context and is strengthened by faculty who have extensive experience in academic, practitioner, and professional forensic sciences. Upon graduation you will be prepared to contribute to and improve the justice system through an enhanced understanding of forensic science applications, scientific data interpretation, and the communication of science in a legal context.The applied field of forensic science is evolving to meet the needs of today’s crime scene investigations, whether they be social, judicial or academic. Trent’s innovative Master of Science in Forensic Science (M.Sc.F.S.) program prepares students to become experts in the field, equipping you with a solid background in foundational sciences and hands-on experience. Expert faculty combined with cutting-edge technology and a new on-campus Forensic Crime Scene Facility (the first of its kind in Canada) draw students to this renowned and first-of-its-kind program from across Canada and around the world. Through the unique research program, students also learn from relevant communities, institutions and organizations. Students in the course-based stream gain real-world experience and build professional networks through a full-term placement with organizations such as the OPP, RCMP, the Centre of Forensic Science and Canada Border Services. Through lectures, labs, and hands-on research placements, students prepare for careers in law enforcement, forensic laboratories, coroner’s offices, border services, inspection agencies, and private testing labs. Students in the major research paper stream will gain experience through extended interaction with one of our placement organizations, learning from them and contributing to the organization through their investigations.