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Bachelor of Forensic Science

Laurentian University

Sudbury, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A combined major linking criminal justice study with laboratory science.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Forensic Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Forensic scientist
Probation officer
Forensic science technician
Forensic psychologist
Private investigator
Security specialist
DNA analysis
Toxicology
Law enforcement

Curriculum

Four-year combined major: overview of the criminal justice system
Society and law
Forensic criminal investigation
Chemistry
Organic chemistry
Criminalistics
Drugs and society
And cybercrime and digital forensic investigation. Guaranteed co-op or internship
No capstone named
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English and faculty prerequisites (for example engineering maths
Physics and chemistry; Nursing maths
Chemistry
Biology; Computer science and architecture senior maths; Architecture also a portfolio and statement of interest). Minimum grades vary by curriculum
For example IB 24 points
A-level grade C in five subjects
US diploma B average. Ontario benchmarks on programme pages: 70% (most)
75% (nursing
Kinesiology
Health promotion
Outdoor leadership
Sports administration
Architecture)
80% (forensic science).

Accepted academic background

Senior-level (Grade 12) secondary school completion with senior English; Faculty prerequisites: Engineering math, Physics, Chemistry; Nursing math, Chemistry, Biology; Computer Science and Architecture two senior math; Business one senior math; Sciences math and science mix; Education and Music audition; Architecture needs portfolio and statement of interest; Bilingual options need senior French

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 88
PTE Academic 60
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Graduation certificate
English proficiency evidence
Statement of purpose where requested
Financial support evidence

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Forensic Science. Prepare academic transcripts
Graduation evidence
Language results
required supporting documents. Complete the application to Laurentian University. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,364 CAD
Application fee	$156 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sudbury
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture
Department	School of Natural Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Laurentian offers entrance and continuing-student scholarships for eligible students. International eligibility, Values, And conditions vary by award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.