Forensic Anthropology Specialist Degree (ERSPE1338)

Fsc Anthro

 

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Forensic Anthropology is the identification of human remains, the recovery of human remains, and skeletal excavation. 

Anthropology students have a variety of avenues after graduation, including:

  • anthropological consultation for police investigations

  • human rights and genocide work

  • graduate studies

  • medical school for forensic pathology

  • pathology assistantships.

FSC ANTHRO DEGREE HIGHLIGHT: Forensic Anthropology Field School

The Forensic Anthropology Field School allows students to work in teams, and
to put themselves in the place of a forensic anthropologist where they learn to search and locate a "missing person" buried on campus. Students learn to map and record the scene, and collect evidence to reconstruct activity relating to the death and deposition of the victim.

 

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL PREP IS NEEDED FOR THE FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY SPECIALIST DEGREE?   

Students need six Grade 12U/M courses including:

  • Grade 12U English (ENG4U)

  • Grade 12U Biology (SBI4U)

  • Grade 12U Advanced Functions (MHF4U)

These courses refer to the Ontario high school curriculum. We will accept equivalent courses from other academic systems. For more details, visit the Admissions website: https://future.utoronto.ca/apply/transfer-credit-information/

 

WHAT DOES FIRST YEAR IN FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY LOOK LIKE?

In your first year, you will take the following courses:

  • ANT101H5: Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
  • ANT102H5: Introduction to Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology
  • BIO152H5: Introduction to Evolution and Evolutionary Genetics
  • BIO153H5: Diversity of Organisms
  • ISP100H5: Writing for University and Beyond
  • FSC239Y5: Introduction to Forensic Science

 

HOW DO I ADVANCE TO SECOND YEAR?

To advance to second year, students must meet the following first year requirements:

  1. Completion of 4.0 credits, including 3.0 science credits
  2. Completion of PSY100Y5 with a minimum average of 75% or better
  3. Completion of BIO152H5 with 65% or better and BIO153H5 with 65% or better
  4. Completion of FSC239Y5 with 70% or better in their first attempt.
  5. A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.2.
    The actual minimum CGPA requirement varies from year to year but is never lower than 3.2


At least 15 total credits (out of an average of 20) are required to graduate from this program.

 

Download the full Forensic Science Program Flyer below:

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