Coroners and medical examiners

Police investigators

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. These programs include courses in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, entomology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology and autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, crime scene analysis, crime scene photography, fingerprint technology, document analysis, witness and suspect examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Forensic science and technology

Forensic Sciences And Investigation Bachelor's Degrees

University Transfer

The Bachelor of Science Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science is a joint program between BCIT and the University of British Columbia (UBC). By the time you graduate, you'll demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, and forensic science, including the main principles, techniques, and latest developments. Additionally, you'll be able to perform a variety of relevant laboratory procedures have the option to complete a co-op experience. Upon graduation, you'll be able to continue on to further education or work in a variety of fields, including in government or private laboratories. 

Combined Honours in Biochemistry and Forensic Science: Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation, Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option, provides you with the critical thinking skills necessary for addressing modern-day crimes, internship experience in a law enforcement agency, access to a global network of intelligence professionals and recognition by international professional associations. This program offers a learning experience involving hands-on use of crime and intelligence analysis tools (e.g. visual investigative analysis software, crime mapping and statistical software). This program trains you to develop intelligence end-products that help drive front-line operations and deploy patrol resources more effectively.

Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option): Bachelor of Technology (Part-time)

The Forensic Investigation: Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Bachelor of Technology program enables you to extract digital evidence using forensic techniques, and to investigate and reduce cyber-related crime. Hone your investigative and problem-solving skills, expand your legal knowledge, and learn how to present in court as an expert witness.

There is a growing need for specialists trained in digital forensics and cybersecurity (DFCS) because criminals are increasingly targeting our computers and using computers to commit fraudulent and violent crimes. Computers are the backbone of our infrastructure, and anyone with malicious intent can cause irreparable harm by sabotaging these systems.

The DFCS Bachelor of Technology (BTech) provides you with essential technical expertise, investigative skills, legal knowledge and communication skills to combat computer crimes such as identity and corporate theft, and credit card fraud. Most criminals leave clues behind, but you must know what, how and where to find them.

Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option): Bachelor of Technology

The Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation, Forensic Science Option, provides a scientific approach to an applied discipline by exploring both the theoretical and practical aspects involved with forensics. The curriculum covers key areas required by forensic investigators, including, but not limited to: Canadian legal aspects, evidence and expert witness training, crime scene processing, case management, death investigation, biological aspects (DNA, anthropology, entomology, odontology, etc.), chemical aspects (fingerprinting, firearms/toolmarks, photography/video/imaging, etc.), physical aspects, and a variety of elective topics. Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to work in a forensic laboratory, police department, or coroner's office. 

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