Forensic Biology
Forensic Science is the study of physical evidence in a modern legal context. It is best defined as “science in service to the courts.” Forensic Biology is the study of forensics and molecular biology. UTM’s Forensic Science program, the first of its kind in Canada, is designed to provide the student with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques — while allowing the student to emphasize one particular area in greater detail.
We have developed well-established partnerships with organizations such as the Centre of Forensic Sciences, the Office of the Chief Coroner for the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police, the RCMP, and numerous other police services and agencies worldwide.
Honours Bachelor of Science
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- Criminologist
- Detective
- Forensics Engineer
- Archaeologist
- Computer-related Crime Investigator
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When Nick Lowe received his Forensic Biology Specialist Degree from UTM, he never thought he would use his degree to start his own business and create online escape rooms. “For fun, whenever I talked about retirement, I thought it might be fun to open an escape room,” says Lowe. “So there was somewhat of an idea there, but definitely not this early in life.”
UTM forensic scientists are studying the accuracy of a forensic DNA kit in predicting an individual's hair and eye colour. What makes this study novel is that the researchers are testing the commercially-prepared kit on a population of individuals of mixed ancestry.
For decades police have had a roadside device to test potential drunk drivers, but until recently there have been no such devices for suspected drugged drivers. With the legalization of cannabis, the federal government, in the interest of public safety, approved such a device.
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Bioinformatics uses and develops computational tools to understand biological processes from the level of single molecules to whole genomes and organisms.
This course introduces students to the area of psychopharmacology (drug induced changes in mood, thinking and behaviour).
The focus of this course is on the evolution of the acceptance of forensic science in Canadian criminal law and its current position within the legal system.
Other Programs to Consider
Forensic Science
Forensic Science the study of physical evidence in a modern legal context. It is best defined as “science in service to the courts.” UTM’s Forensic Science program, the first of its kind in Canada, is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques — while allowing the student to emphasize one particular area in greater detail.
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Science is the study of physical evidence in a modern legal context. It is best defined as “science in service to the courts.” UTM’s Forensic Science program, the first of its kind in Canada, is designed to provide the student with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques — while allowing the student to emphasize one particular area in greater detail.
Biology
This program offers teachings in biology, the study of living organisms and involves observation and analysis of the tree of life. The foundation of biology is based upon the core concepts of evolution: natural selection and speciation.