Forensic Science (BA)

Program Overview

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Program Overview & Highlights

Forensic Science (BA)

Science @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

• Honours 4-Year Program
• BA

Interested in crime scene investigation? This program allows you to combine forensic courses with a social science like psychology or criminology. You will learn about state-of-the-art forensic technologies, investigative methods, and the criminal justice system. Tailor your course selections to your future career.

Our professors conduct forensic casework and incorporate real-life experiences into their teaching. We supplement your classroom learning with mock crime scenes and labs to provide work-place simulations. You’ll get training in scientific techniques and crime scene investigation from a variety of professionals, including academics, forensic practitioners, police, lawyers, and expert witnesses.

Designed to combine Criminology, Psychology, or Sociology

Multidisciplinary and combines knowledge of forensic techniques with disciplinary subject specialization.

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

• Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Biology/SBI4U, English/ENG4U
• Strongly Recommended: Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U
• Minimum Average: 70% average of all required science and math courses
• Mean Average: 85%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

• Course Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Biology, Grade 12 English
• Strongly Recommended: Grade 12 Physics
• Minimum Average: 70% average of all required science and math courses
• Mean Average: 85%

Career Tracks

• Crime scene officer
• Border services officer
• Behaviour profiler
• Internet security analyst
• Forensic psychologist

Plan Your Program

Term: Fall 2025

Important Notes

These are the forensic courses required for the BA Combined Forensics program with either Criminology or Psychology as the second major. Additionally, SACR 1100 is required for Criminology majors and PSYC 1150 is required for Psychology majors.

Required Course Notes

• Choose COMP 1047 ESCI 1100

Required Courses

BIOL 1101: Cell Biology

Examination of the principles governing living systems, with emphasis on the molecular and cellular basis of life, molecular genetics, energetics, differentiation, and development. (Grade 12 “U” Biology or equivalent, or BIOM-1003 and BIOL-1013 are strongly recommended) (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours a week.)

FRSC 1000: Introduction to Forensic Science

This course will survey the many disciplines of Forensic Science from the crime scene, to the laboratory, and ultimately to the courtroom. It will incorporate expertise in crime scene and death investigations including bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic pathology, entomology, and anthropology. It will also include guest speakers from the fields of forensic biology, chemistry, and pattern and impression evidence. Guest lectures by a range of practicing forensic scientists will give students direct contact with these experts, and a greater understanding of the role they play in the collection, analysis and presentation of evidence in court (3 lecture hours). This course is restricted to forensic science majors. (Anti-requisite: FRSC-2007)

COMP 1047: Computer Concepts for End-Users

Introduction to the concepts of operation of a computer system, including hardware and software. Development of conceptual understanding of word processors, databases, spreadsheets, etc., and practical experience with their use. Networking concepts and data communication concepts will be introduced. The Internet will be introduced with students having access to internet resources. Management information systems including the systems development lifecycle will be discussed. Fundamental concepts of algorithm development and programming will be introduced. Hands-on experience with microcomputers as well as a distributed-computing environment will be involved. In addition to lecture time, laboratory/tutorial time may be scheduled as required. (May not be used to fulfill the major requirements of any major or joint major in Computer Science, except for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program.) (3 lecture hours).

ESCI 1100: Environmental Systems – An Introduction to Environmental Science

An introduction to the components of Earth’s environment (geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) and the principles and processes defining and influencing environmental systems (energy and matter cycles). Human interactions with, and influences on, the environment will be examined (resource and land use, waste and pollution, development, conservation and sustainability). This course is designed for Science majors. (3 lecture hours a week, optional field trips).