UOIT’s Forensic Science program gains prestigious international accreditation

The innovative Forensic Science program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) has received the prestigious accreditation of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences’ Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). It’s the second such program in Canada granted this distinction by the Colorado Springs, Colorado-based organization.

"FEPAC accreditation provides evidence of the quality, breadth and substance of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Forensic Science program,” said Dr. Douglas Holdway, Dean, UOIT Faculty of Science. “This recognition gives our graduates a competitive advantage in the marketplace. With the opening of our new Crime Scene House, and new program specializations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Forensic Physics and Forensic Psychology, potential students have even more reasons to consider UOIT as the best choice for a Forensic Science education."

“The FEPAC accreditation process is rigorous and we are delighted to be recognized as one of the leading universities for Forensic Science education,” said Dr. Cecilia Hageman, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science and Director, Forensic Science program. “We are extremely proud of this milestone. It is an acknowledgment of the strong scientific foundation of our programs, the strength of our teaching faculty, and the excellent technology and facilities available to our students.”

In addition to providing deeper credibility for UOIT’s undergraduate program in Forensic Science, the FEPAC accreditation will also help the Faculty of Science continue to build the depth of its master’s and PhD degree opportunities.

Other UOIT Forensic Science program features:

• Integration of tablet computers, specialized software, learning objects and digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras.
• Hands-on learning opportunities through staged mock crime scenes at Crime Scene House.
• Forensic Ecology Facility, used for decomposition and entomological research.
• Dedicated Forensic Laboratory for biological and chemical analyses.
• Focused courses such as Criminalistics, and Forensic Drug Chemistry and Toxicology.

The Faculty of Science will also hold its sixth-annual Forensic Science Research Day on Friday, April 25 (Regent Theatre, 50 King Street East in downtown Oshawa) where fourth-year students will present their research findings to leading professionals in the field.

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