Overview

This Forensic Identification program at Laurentian University is the only one of its kind in North America. There are approximately 130 officers enrolled from coast to coast. The degree combines an e-learning curriculum with intense one week periods of study at the Ontario Police College or the Calgary and Edmonton Police Services.

Course selection is left to the discretion of the officer. The degree maximizes the educational value that can be delivered as each officer can tailor the degree to the specific needs of their service and individual intellectual interests.

Practicums are modelled on the advanced instructions Forensic Identification officers receive in the one week, 40-hour courses. Practicums are optional however, they are designed to provide the officer with a hands-on application of the knowledge that is acquired in an e-learning course.

Career

The BFI degree is exclusively for Canadian police officers who investigate crime scenes and is the only program of its kind in North America.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Inquiry and Crime Scene Investigation
Essentials of Tire Impression
Forensic Biology: Biological Concepts And Body Fluids
DNA
Principles of Toxicology and Drug chemistry for forensic identification
Evidence and Ethics for the Expert Witness
Detection, Development and Photography Of Fingerprint Evidence
Forensic Aspects of Firearms and Tool Mark Evidence
The Law and Fire Scene Management
Concepts in Human Decomposition
Diagnosis, Sequential Fingerprint Processing and Photography of Crime Scenes and Exhibits
Fire Scene Investigation
Essentials of Footwear Impression Evidence
Footwear Evidence: Examination and Comparison - Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Forensic Science Criminology View 61 other Bachelors in Criminology in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Police College Graduates:

In addition to the application form, OPC graduates are to provide a transcript that includes forensic identification courses completed beyond the diploma.

Canadian Police College Graduates:

In addition to the application form, CPC graduates are to provide a letter of attestation that certifies the completion of the forensic identification training.

Tuition Fee

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International

25960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25960 USD per year during 36 months.
National

6366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6366 USD per year during 36 months.

Local: $6,000 per year

Living costs for Greater Sudbury

1015 - 1615 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Forensic Identification.

Available Scholarships

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