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Bachelor of Forensic Investigation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Vancouver, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Bachelor
About the program
A one-year MSc training forensic investigators in scientific, Legal and investigative methods.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Forensic Investigation. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Forensic scientist
- Crime scene investigator
- Digital forensics analyst
- Intelligence analyst
- Environmental crime investigator
- Corporate investigator
- Forensic consultant
Curriculum
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops and lab practicals using real case studies. Content centres on incident scene examination and management under the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice
- With Senior Investigating Officer practices and criminology and law perspectives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- English Studies 12 ; Category 1 for Civil Engineering and Construction Management. Most degrees are degree-completion programmes needing a related two-year diploma or about 60 credits of post-secondary study ; a few direct-entry degrees need secondary school graduation. Competitive entry in some programmes.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation for direct-entry degrees, Related two-year diploma or 60 credits for degree-completion programmes
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Prior Qualification Documents
- Passport Identification
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
- Program-Specific Supporting Documents
How to apply
- Check the programme's Entrance Requirements
- prerequisites and international deadline. Apply online through EducationPlannerBC from the programme page and pay the 154 CAD application fee. Upload transcripts and proof of prerequisite diploma or credits as PDF files. Credentials from outside Canada
- the US
- UK
- Australia or New Zealand need an ICES evaluation. After acceptance
- pay the non-refundable 6000 CAD commitment fee
- credited to first-term tuition. Receive the IRCC Letter of Acceptance and apply for the study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,850 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $154 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Downtown Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Computing and Academic Studies |
| Department | Applied & Natural Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 62 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
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September 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,850 CAD per year. The application fee is $154 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 60, Duolingo 120.

