Forensic & Archaeological Sciences programs in Ontario
25 programs across 11 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 70%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
25
Campuses
11
Lowest range
70%
What this leads to
The picture for forensic & archaeological sciences as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Forensic scientists oversee scientific testing and examinations, interpret complex scientific data, issue test reports and opinions, and testify as expert witnesses in courts. Archaeologists conduct field surveys, excavations, laboratory analysis, and research to understand past cultures; they also work on heritage preservation and ensuring development projects comply with heritage laws.
In its favour
- Forensic science has more job postings: roughly 240 active positions across Canada in mid-2026
- Average forensic scientist salary in Canada is $84,789
- Archaeologists can work for universities, museums, government agencies, consulting firms, or Indigenous organizations — variety of employers
- Forensic work is anchored to the criminal justice system, which won't disappear
Worth knowing
- Entry-level forensic scientists earn $60,898, which is modest for four years of university
- Archaeology is severely limited in Canada: only 36-75 posted jobs across the entire country, concentrated in project-based seasonal work
- Archaeological technician roles pay median $26.31/hr — comparable to entry retail, requiring a degree
- Most archaeology jobs require internships or field technician work first; you likely need grad school or years of contract work before stable employment
How AI is changing this work
Forensic science is beginning to use AI for faster DNA analysis, fingerprint matching, and image recognition of crime scenes — these are tools that speed up work but don't replace lab professionals yet. Digital forensics is growing as a specialism. Archaeology has limited AI integration at present; most work still relies on manual excavation and human interpretation. However, neither field is insulated from automation long-term, especially if AI improves at pattern recognition in artifacts or evidence. For forensic science specifically, you should expect the field to change during your career as automation takes routine analysis, but there will likely remain demand for expert testimony and complex case work that requires human judgment.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. $60K–$99K Forensic Science Jobs in Ontario, 30 July 2026 | Indeed
- 2. SalaryExpert - Forensic Scientist Salary in Canada (2026)
- 3. Forensic Scientist Salary in Canada in 2026 | PayScale
- 4. 56 forensic science Jobs in Canada | April 2026 | Adzuna.ca
- 5. 240 forensic science jobs in Canada, April 2026
- 6. 54 forensic scientist jobs in Canada, July 2026
All 25 programs
- 70%TrentBusiness and Science
- 70%TrentComputer Science and Forensics
- 70%LakeheadCriminology (Orillia)
- 70–73%Ontario TechForensic Science
- 70%WindsorForensic Science/Forensics
- 70%TrentForensics and Arts
- 70%TrentForensics and Business
- 70%TrentForensics and Science
- 70–75%Guelph-HumberHonours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Community & Justice Services OR Policing & Community Safety
- 70%Trent (Durham)Honours Science
- 70%TrentPolitical Studies and Forensics
- 70%TrentPsychology and Forensics (Arts)
- 70%TrentPsychology and Forensics (Science)
- 73–80%U of T (Mississauga)Forensic Sciences
- 73–77%Laurier (Brantford)Psychology (BA and BSc)
- 73–80%York (Glendon)Psychology (BA, iBA)
- 73–80%York (Glendon)Psychology (BSc, iBSc)
- 75%TrentForensic Biology
- 75%TrentForensic Chemistry
- 75%TrentForensic Science
- 80%LaurentianForensic Science
- 80%LaurentianForensic Science and Biology
- 80%LaurentianForensic Science and Chemistry
- 83–87%BrockForensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
- —Trent (Durham)Science and Business
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.