Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Forensic Science)
Field of Study:
$10,807/Yr
Designed by Program Director Mark R. Wilson, a longtime FBI special agent, the curriculum specifically prepares students for work in crime laboratories. Students receive instruction and hands-on training from a highly qualified forensic faculty. Using scientific equipment and instrumentation found in crime laboratories worldwide, they conduct their work in state-of-the-art facilities such as the DNA research laboratories.
Forensic Science curriculum focuses heavily on science and mathematics, and includes courses in anthropology, applied criminology, biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, physics and psychology. Prior to acceptance into the program, students must satisfy a core set of required basic science courses, including General Biology, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. The program offers a biology and chemistry concentration. The biology concentration prepares students for work in crime laboratories as DNA technicians, while the chemistry concentration prepares them for analytical chemistry work in crime laboratories. Students in both concentrations are encouraged to conduct research and present their findings at conferences.
WCU forensic science graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers and graduate or professional training. Graduates obtain careers as forensic laboratory technicians, molecular biology technicians, analytical chemists and forensic research assistants. Places of employment can include police or sheriff?s offices, federal agencies, universities and private laboratories. Graduates interested in advanced or professional training may choose further study in biology, chemistry and forensic science or enroll in medical or pharmacy school.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed
- Official transcripts need to be evaluated by a NACES accredited agency like WES
- Submitting SAT/ACT score is optional
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 75 in iBT; 537 in PBT
- IELTS: minimum 6.0 with no score lower than 5.0
- Duolingo: minimum 95
- PTE: minimum 50
- ACT: minimum 18
- SAT: minimum 880
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Microsoft Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeTuition-Fee-Waiver | |
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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