Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma Location: Peterborough
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS WORK EXPERIENCE Ontario Association of Certified Engineering
Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). With a career in forensic biotechnology, you A 15-week internship will immerse students have diverse employment opportunities, from in the work culture of a lab environment, working in medical or health-related fields, to give them the opportunity to seek experi- MINIMUM ADMISSION tracking down criminals or identifying victims ence in an area of specialization, and promote REQUIREMENTS of crime. Laboratory related occupations are networking and awareness of the industry and Higher Secondary Certificate or Standard XII among the fastest growing occupations in job potential. with a minimum 50% average. Minimum the economy. With specialization in Forensics/ English language proficiency: IELTS: 6.0. DNA, this program is unique and graduates IS THIS YOU? are in demand in this emerging field. This advanced diploma program would traditionally To succeed in this occupation, you need the RELATED PROGRAMS take six semesters to complete. However, the following characteristics: If you dont possess the required science courses program has been designed in an accelerated, curiosity and imagination for admission to this program, or if you want to compressed format, to provide six semesters of persistence and willingness to work long enhance your likelihood for entry, consider the course work over five semesters. hours one-year General Arts and Science College Health Science Option. Fleming College In their final, fifth semester, students can willingness to do the reading required to has reserved space in the Biotechnology complete their full-time internship from April keep up to date with new developments Technologist Forensics program for students to August giving graduates the advan- and discoveries. who successfully complete one year of study in tage of getting out into the workforce faster. In addition, you should enjoy synthesizing this program. (Should they so choose, students may defer the summer internship until the fall.) Courses in the information, finding innovative solutions to program integrate theory and practice oppor- problems and working with equipment and tunities in labs and practice settings. Graduates instruments at tasks which require precision. BIOTECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST FORENSICS will be critical thinkers with problem-solving Youll likely work in a team environment, so CURRICULUM abilities, strong interpersonal, teamwork and good interpersonal and communications skills are an asset. PROGRAM CODE communication skills and a solid foundation in forensic/DNA/medical applications. SEMESTER 1 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Biology I SCIE0009 WHY CHOOSE FLEMING Chemistry I SCIE0131 Program graduates will be qualified to work in Forensic DNA Applications I SCIE0089 This cross-disciplinary program combines a variety of roles, such as DNA analyst, DNA Introduction to Canadian Justice System LAWS0044 elements from the life sciences, applied technician/technologist, evidence technician, Introductory Computing COMP0345 computing, forensic science, automation, laboratory technologist, forensic technologist, Laboratory Math MATH0114 policing and lab methods, and business skills. serologist, and biotechnician/technologist. Technical Communications COMM0032 This gives graduates the benefit of having Employment settings include: SEMESTER 2 the multiple, job-ready skills that employers private sector laboratories Biology II SCIE0010 are seeking. The program has been devel- Chemistry II SCIE0132 law enforcement forensic labs oped in response to identified industry needs Data Management and Analysis COMP0222 and a skills shortage in this field. Todays lab hospitals and clinical settings Forensic DNA Applications II (Integration) SCIE0090 environment requires technicians with skills pharmaceutical, bio-pharmaceutical and Forensic Techniques LAWS0246 in information technology, data management biotechnology research and development Laboratory Physics SCIE0093 and data analysis. The college has programs, companies General Education Elective courses and faculty who specialize in these government agencies such as the Canadian SEMESTER 3 areas, as well as state-of-the-art technology Centre for Forensic Science, the RCMP and Business for Biotechnology BUSN0056 to support the use of applied technology in OPP forensic labs Forensic DNA Applications III (Integration) SCIE0091 laboratory environments. The colleges School Laboratory Automation I AUTM0068 of Law, Justice and Community Services is a university laboratories Laboratory Operating Standards and Quality partner in the development and delivery of the municipal waste water and drinking water Assurance I SCIE0100 Trent University Honours Bachelor of Forensic treatment facilities Microbiology SCIE0094 Molecular Biology SCIE0095 Science degree. Students will benefit from application of pollution prevention, waste General Education Elective Flemings growing faculty expertise in this minimization, and water recycling field. As well, Fleming College is a founding SEMESTER 4 microbiological testing facilities Biochemistry SCIE0096 partner in the Peterborough DNA Cluster. This strategic alliance between local private and laboratory analysis to test food products Forensic Chemistry SCIE0146 public sector partners was created to advance Forensic DNA Applications IV (Integration) SCIE0092 plant and animal pathogen analysis Laboratory Automation II AUTM0069 local research of DNA and forensic science animal science, aquaculture, wildlife Laboratory Ethics SOCI0153 and develop economic growth opportunities, Laboratory Operating Standards and Quality management and restoration new technology businesses and jobs for the Assurance II SCIE0101 Peterborough region. agricultural biotechnology research, Pharmacology and Toxicology SCIE0102 breeding and selection SEMESTER 5 laboratory services following ISO 17025 Internship (BTF) FLPL0097 standards.
Emerging career fields include microbial foren-
sics and its applications to bio-terrorism and microbial disease. Program graduates can pursue further specialization and seek accredi- tation with regulating bodies such as the