Applicable academic courses are organic chemistry, physiology, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Applicable academic courses are physical chemistry, molecular genetics and statistics. Applicable academic courses are physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. Applicable academic courses are organic chemistry, physiology, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. In Canada, there are eight large large Forensic Science Laboratories.
Most provinces also have local provincial laboratories or hospitals which do some forensic work.
The minimum educational requirement is a B.Sc. Your university education will be the basis upon which you will be further trained in one of the above areas. This additional training takes about one and a half years and encompasses specific analytical techniques, exhibit handling and court testimony. Forensic science is a very rewarding career as your evidence is instrumental in assisting the courts reach a just verdict. Unfortunately, recent government cutbacks have severely reduced the number of job opportunities available in Forensic Science Laboratories.