Forensic Chemistry encompasses numerous disciplines, including paint analysis, arson and fire debris investigations, explosives analysis, fibre and textile testing, and the subdiscipline of toxicology, the study of drugs and poisons. You will further your skills in analytical instrumentation, the analysis of fire accelerants and toxicology through courses such as Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Fire Investigation.

Acquire unique skills through lectures and labs in biology, chemistry and physics, allowing you to document and investigate mock crime scenes.

Develop skills in documenting a scene, collecting evidence, writing scientific reports, DNA extractions, blood stain pattern analysis and testifying in mock court cases.

Partnerships with local law enforcement agencies, Canadian Border Service, Centre of Forensic Sciences, Lakeridge Hospital and private laboratories.

The only fully accredited Forensic Science program in Canada.

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.

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.