Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a mission to be Canada's most community-engaged research university, SFU offers a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, health sciences, and more. SFU is known for its innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at SFU benefit from a supportive and inclusive learning environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

Students complete a minimum total of 18 units, including

CRIM 355 - The Forensic Sciences (3)
and 15 units chosen from

ARCH 373 - Human Osteology (5)
ARCH 383 - Ancient and Forensic DNA (3)
ARCH 442 - Forensic Anthropology (4)
ARCH 452 - Ancient Health and Disease (4)
CRIM 356 - The Forensic Sciences II (3)
CRIM 357 - Forensic Anatomy (3)
CRIM 358 - Forensic Entomology (3)
CRIM 402 - Biological Explanations of Crime (3)
CRIM 416 - Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3) *
CRIM 417 - Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3) *
CRIM 418 - Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice (3) *
CRIM 451 - Advanced Techniques in Forensic Science (3)
CRIM 452 - Skeletal Pathology and Criminalistics (3)
CRIM 480 - Computer Forensics and Cybercrime (3)
PSYC 376 - Experimental Psychology and Law (3)
PSYC 379 - Clinical Forensic Psychology (3)
PSYC 476 - Advanced Topics in Law and Forensic Psychology (4)
or any other 300 or 400 division designated forensic studies courses from the school (e.g. special topics courses) or from other Simon Fraser University departments and faculties (see the school's academic advisor for further information)

Students are responsible for satisfying the prerequisites for all required courses.

Courses must be completed at Simon Fraser University unless permission of the undergraduate chair is granted upon admission to this program. See the school's academic advisor for further information.

* when offered as a forensic studies topic

Upper Division Course Access
Students with a minimum 2.25 CGPA are eligible to enroll in upper division criminology courses upon successful completion of 60 units and certificate declaration. Students pursuing the certificate independent of a degree program will be eligible to access these courses without completion of 60 units; in these cases, completion of lower division prerequisite courses may be required.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it