COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Anthropology at Trent University is a highly specialized honours program that combines biological anthropology and forensic science to prepare students for careers in human identification and legal investigations. The program provides a strong foundation in anthropology, forensic science, biology, and mathematics, allowing students to understand human variation, skeletal biology, and the scientific methods used in forensic analysis. Students complete a structured sequence of forensic science courses covering topics such as crime scene investigation, evidence recovery, forensic methods, and advanced forensic applications at the upper level. A major component of the program focuses on anthropology, where students study human evolution, skeletal anatomy, bioarchaeology, and osteological analysis to determine age, sex, ancestry, and trauma patterns from human remains. Biology courses support understanding of human physiology and biological processes, while mathematics provides essential quantitative and analytical skills for scientific interpretation. The program also emphasizes applied learning through laboratory training, field methods, and advanced forensic case studies that simulate real-world investigative scenarios. Students gain experience working with human remains in controlled academic settings and develop skills relevant to forensic identification and legal contexts. By combining scientific training with practical forensic experience, the program prepares graduates for careers in forensic anthropology, law enforcement support, medical-legal investigation, archaeology, and further graduate study in forensic science or related biological disciplines.