Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option), Advanced Certificate, Part-time

Program Overview

The Forensic Investigation: Forensic Science Advanced Certificate program at BCIT provides advanced techniques for evidence identification, collection, and examination. Applicants must meet entrance requirements, including English proficiency, post-secondary credits, and a Criminal Record Check. The program prepares graduates for careers in law enforcement, forensic laboratories, and other organizations conducting investigations.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Forensic Investigation: Forensic Science Advanced Certificate program covers modern techniques to identify, collect, and examine evidence on site, and in the lab.
• This program has a two-step admission process.
Applicants must meet all entrance requirements to be accepted.
• Step 1: Pre-entry assessment
• Contact the Program Assistant for a pre-entry assessment.
• You must upload an approved pre-entry assessment from the program area to your online application.
• The following documents will be required for your pre-assessment:
• Resume
• Completed and signed applicant waiver form from the program area
• Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements
• English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
• Completion of one of the following options prior to admission:
• Option 1: A minimum of 60.0 credits of courses from one or more recognized post-secondary institutions including:
• 18.0 credits at the second year or higher level
• 6.0 credits from outside of core academic discipline [PDF]
• Option 2: Certification as a police constable and completion of 30.0 credits from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Contact your local police department to obtain the appropriate forms - Letter for police department [PDF]
• Must be issued within one year of your application date
• The outcome of the CRC may influence your acceptability for this program
• Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES).
Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.
• Scheduled Intakes
• Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
• Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR)
• Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) lets student use knowledge and skills learned outside recognized programs to gain exemption for particular courses in the program.
Contact the Program Assistant for details.

Careers:

• By earning your BCIT degree, you’ll be honing your Forensic Science or Professional Investigtation skills and gaining knowledge of various industry-recognized technologies, preparing you for positions in multiple industries, including organizations such as federal and municipal law enforcement agencies, the RCMP Forensic Laboratory Services, the BC Coroner Service and a range of public and private sector organizations that conduct investigations.