Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Forensic Science (DSN)

Join the accredited Bachelor of Forensic Science at Ontario Tech University! Gain hands-on experience and career-ready skills. Apply now!

Students can join a program which is 1 of 2 Forensic Science programs fully accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) recognizing that Ontario Tech University's curriculum, labs, faculty and research have met the standards by the accreditation commission. Students will benefit from both a strong general scientific foundation and forensic courses. They will gain real-world experiences and unique hands-on training at the Crime Scene House, Forensic Ecology Research Facility and Forensic Teaching Laboratory. At the end of first year, students will choose to specialize in one of the following areas: Forensic Biology Forensic Chemistry Forensic Physics There are many opportunities for graduates holding an Honours undergraduate degree in Forensic Science, whether they choose to continue on to higher education or go directly into the workplace. Some options include: Customs and immigration/document examination Forensic Scientist or Technologist Government or private research laboratory Insurance and fraud investigation Police services Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO)