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Forensic science is the study of evidence in criminal
investigation for presentation in courts of law. Crime
scene artifacts are frequently perishable; their
collection, packaging, preservation, and analysis
require special expertise and scientific knowledge.
Our forensic programs focus on acquiring the skills
essential to the practice of forensics. In both classroom
and lab, you will learn the identification, preservation,
measurement and analysis of evidence and
interpersonal, public-speaking and critical-thinking
skills. You will learn how to report and present forensic
evidence. You will also study law, criminality, judicial
systems and the importance of high ethical standards
in forensic investigations.
Forensics
Bachelor of Forensic Science (Honours)
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The study of evidence for presentation in courts of law
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Emphasizes the sciences including biology, chemistry or
molecular biology/biochemistry
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Methods of collecting, handling, and analyzing evidence through
the application and integration of particular sciences and law with
an emphasis on high ethical standards in legal investigations
Career Tracks
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Forensic science
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Science
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Medicine (with additional studies)
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Law (with additional studies)
See
forensics.ca
for more career-related information.
Forensics CombinedDegreewith Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Forensics (Honours)
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Combines Forensics with other major programs in the arts,
humanities and social sciences such as Criminology, Psychology,
Philosophy, Political Science, English, French and Anthropology
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Teaches methods of collecting and handling evidence, legal
issues associated with analysis of evidence and standards in legal
investigations
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Can be tailored to pursue further studies at the graduate level
Career Tracks
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Business
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Law (with additional studies)
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Social sciences
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Management and civil services
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Police and security services
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Forensic sciences—in the social science disciplines
• ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U andMHF4U required.
MCV4U is recommended and SPH4U is strongly
recommended.
• ENG4U, SBI4UandMHF4Urequired.MCV4U is
strongly recommended. Admission requirements for
bothprogramsmust bemet. Canonly be combined
withprograms fromtheFaculty of Arts, Humanities
andSocial Sciences.
70%+70% in
secondScience
average
††
70%
Bachelor of Forensic Science, B.F.S. (4 years)
Forensic Science
Bachelor of Arts, B.A. (CombinedHonours)
Forensics
84%
84%
DEGREETITLE/PROGRAM
OSSADMISSIONCRITERIA, COURSE
REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLEMENTAL
APPLICATIONS, INTERVIEWS
2014 FALL
MINIMUM
ADMISSION
AVERAGE
2013 FALL
MEAN
†
ADMISSION
AVERAGE
Admission Requirements
†
The average of all student entrance averages from the previous year
††
See page 60 for information on second averages
.
Forensics Programs
Inter-Faculty Programs
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