Forensic Science BFS
At this Forensic Science program at University of Windsor we’ll train you to investigate and analyze evidence from crimes ranging from homicide to abuse, and from fraud to hacking.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
January, May, September
Tuition Fee
CAD 15,100 per semester
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
We have the latest technology — biometric scanners, laser scanners, computerized fingerprint scanning, security document scanners, and more. We supplement your classroom learning with mock crime scenes and labs and you’ll get training in scientific methodologies and crime scene investigation from a variety of professionals, including academics, police officers, lawyers and expert witnesses.
Career Tracks: Forensic biologist/chemist, surveillance specialist, lab technician, crime scene officer, pathology assistant
What will I learn?
- Appropriately handling, packaging, and recording relevant details of crime scene artifacts
- Taking careful original measurements based on established practices and regulations
- Operating advanced scientific laboratory equipment and instruments
- Understanding chemical/molecular/biological properties in terms of their relevance to forensic science
- Integrating legal considerations into specific scientific fields with an emphasis on adhering to stringent ethical standards
- Understanding legal structures and the organization of the criminal justice system from historical, sociological, and legal perspectives
- Implementing appropriate techniques for studying material evidence
Courses Included
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Expert Witness in Forensic Science
- Laboratory in Forensic Science
- Forensic Identification
- Analytical Chemistry
- Cyber Ethics