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
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Forensic Science Criminology View 61 other Bachelors in Criminology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25960 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
6366 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6366 USD per year during 36 months.
Local: $6,000 per year
Living costs for Greater Sudbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Forensic Identification.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.