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| | Forensic Science and Chemistry | | |
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| School | Laurentian University/Universite Laurentienne | | |
| Location | Sudbury, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 6,500
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| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 80% | | |
| Prerequisites | - Grade12 English
- Grade12 Advanced Functions
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade12 Chemistry
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| Prerequisites Notes | Two other 4U/M courses are required. 4U Calculus and Vectors and 4U Physics are strongly recommended. | | |
| Cost | | National: | $6,473 | | International: | $22,241 |
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| Description | Forensic science is the application of scientific principles and procedures to the law. Laurentian University has offered forensic sciences degrees since 1998 and was the first in Canada to offer FEPAC (Forensic Science Programs Accreditation Commission) degrees. We currently offer three undergraduate degrees including the Honors Bachelor of Science (Hons.B.Sc.) four-year Single Specialization in Forensic Science (FEPAC Accredited); the Honors Bachelor of Science (Hons.B.Sc.) four-year Combined Specialization in Forensic Science and Chemistry (FEPAC Accredited); and the Honors Bachelor of Science (Hons.B.Sc.) four-year Combined Specialization in Forensic Science and Biology (FEPAC Accreditation pending). Exclusively for police forensic identification officers, we offer a three-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Forensic Identification through the Centre of Continuing Education.
The Department of Forensic Science offers these degrees under the guiding principle that it is best to ‘learn by doing.’ We emphasize a ‘hands-on’ experience in the theory and practice of forensic science. Our students benefit from our new state of the art forensic teaching laboratory, crime scene apartment, and new outdoor facility for staging crime scenes for investigation. We conduct labs in: DNA analysis; fingerprint enhancement and analysis; forensic entomology; forensic microclimatology; forensic botany; forensic soil analysis; forensic anthropology; forensic odontology; hair and fiber analysis; forensic serology; forensic chemistry; forensic toxicology; bloodstain pattern analysis; footwear impressions; firearms examination and ballistics; tool mark examination; and crime scene procedures and protocols. We also have an extensive curriculum on Forensic Jurisprudence built into all our forensic degrees. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
