Bachelor of Forensic Science in Canada at SMU

Program Overview for Bachelor of Forensic Science in Canada:

Forget what you might see on TV shows like CSI and Bones. Real forensic medicine is much more complicated; it provides you with a solid scientific foundation as the basis for forensic investigations. Forensic science applies scientific knowledge to legal affairs. Forensic scientists strive to provide fair evidence for use in courts to support prosecution or defense in criminal and civil investigations. Saint Mary’s University has the only forensic science program east of Toronto, which you can apply for in the first year of your undergraduate degree.

The Saint Mary’s approach:

Our certification program provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from lecturers who also "work" in forensic science-many of them. Our core courses are taught by working professionals who regularly participate in criminal investigations. These include local experts in fingerprint recognition and blood splatter analysis, as well as the chief medical examiner in Nova Scotia.

Most students obtain a forensic certificate while obtaining a BSc (usually biology or chemistry). You can also combine a forensic certificate with a bachelor's degree in criminology.

Hands-on experience outside the classroom:

Saint Mary's University has established a good partnership with organizations like the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Halifax Regional Police Department, and other Canadian law enforcement agencies. Students participate in research on entomology, decay, and decomposition through experiments on decaying animal remains and regularly co-author articles in international journals.

In the forensic laboratory, you will learn how to extract fingerprints from crime scenes, collect DNA samples, analyze blood splatters, and create biometric data from human skeletal remains.

Sample courses offered:

• Basic Sciences for Forensics I and II
• The Role of Science in Forensics
• Forensic Science in Practice
• Forensic DNA Typing
• Forensic Human Anatomy
• Wildlife Forensics

Future career opportunities:

• Medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy
• Law enforcement
• Forensic labs, e.g. toxicology, biology, DNA, arson/explosives
• Forensic photography
• Morgue or mortuary technicians; funeral home directors
• Environmental testing, chemical/pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacture and development, ecological survey, and food science
• Museum curator

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Forensic Science in Canada

Completion of Grade 12 or High School Equivalent. See country specific Informations

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Forensic Science

Early admission will be given to students who:

• have a final overall grade 11 average of 70%;
• have a minimum grade of 70% in each individual grade 11 course that corresponds to the five grade 12 courses required for admission to their program of choice; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

Early admission and early scholarships will be awarded to students who:

• have a final overall average of 80% or higher in grade 11;
• have a minimum overall average of 80% in the five program-specific corresponding grade 11 courses with no individual mark less than 70%; and
• are registered for grade 12 courses that satisfy the admission requirements for their program of choice.

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IB Diploma:

If you are currently enrolled in the IB Diploma, you can apply to Saint Mary’s with your anticipated or predicted results. For undergraduate admission, we require a minimum IB Diploma score of 24 with grades of 3 and above in pre-requisite subjects.

An IB Diploma score of 28 and above will qualify you for our renewable entrance scholarships. A final score of 30 and above will grant you 30 credit hours toward your degree program which is usually equivalent to one full year of study.

If you are completing Higher Level Diploma courses and achieve final grades of 5, 6, or 7, you will be eligible to receive up to 18 credit hours toward your degree program at Saint Mary’s. The Admissions Office will also add one bonus point to your scholarship average for each of your IB Higher Level classes. Check out our IB Equivalency Chart to view the IB Higher Level course equivalencies at Saint Mary's University.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Forensic Science to qualify.

The scholarships available for the Bachelor of Forensic Science are:

Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholars…

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$50,000.00

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Saint Mary University Undergraduate Scholarships

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic and International Students students Value: $50,000.00 Deadline: March 1, 2022

Multiple scholarships are available to international students that range from CAD 2,000 to CAD 50,000 per year.

Admission Criteria

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Students accepted by Saint Mary’s University for undergraduate studies with an admission average of 80% or higher will be automatically considered for Renewable Entrance Scholarships.

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CA$50,000.00

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

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Country: Canada Level: Undergraduate Scholarship for: Domestic Students students Value: CA$50,000.00

The initial scholarship in academic year 1 is $20,000. The renewal value in academic years 2-4 is $10,000 per year. The total value of the scholarship over four years is $50,000.

Admission Criteria

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Must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents who recently graduated from high school.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Forensic Science in Canada.