How to Apply

Admission to the Certificate in Forensic Sciences is by approval of the Program Coordinator following review of student applications on an annual basis. To be eligible to apply, an applicant must be a current BSc or BA student at Saint Mary’s University with:

  • A major declared
  • A minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • At least thirty (30) credit hours completed by the end of the winter semester in the application year, including prerequisites

Admission Prerequisites (15 credit hours total):

  • BIOL 1211 Molecular and Cell Biology
  • BIOL 1212 Organismal and Ecological Biology
  • BIOL 1213 Applications in Biology
  • CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I
  • One of: CHEM 1211 General Chemistry II for Physical Sciences OR CHEM 1212 General Chemistry II for Life Science OR (Note MATH pre-reqs for these courses)

To apply, please send the following to forensics@smu.ca: 

  • A completed Change of Degree or Program form
  • Personal statement that: 
    — Describes your motivation and expectations for the Program
    — Indicates your major (or intended major) and 
    — Gives permission for your transcript to be reviewed

Deadline

The deadline to apply is May 1 for the following academic year. 

Admission to the Certificate in Forensic Sciences is by approval of the Program Coordinator following review of all student applications.

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