
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with three specializations (forensic DNA analysis, forensic drug analysis, forensic examination). The program page describes crime laboratory instrumentation, a mock crime scene house and a combined bachelor's-to-master's option.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Laboratory forensic scienceA natural-science degree built around chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis of evidence. Laboratory and prerequisite requirements are listed on the profile.Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Bowling Green, OH
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- Forensic DNA analysis · Forensic drug analysis · Forensic examinationSource: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Forensic Science with three specializations, on campus.
Degree title names forensic science; three specializations (forensic DNA analysis, forensic drug analysis, forensic examination).
Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Laboratory components
- Hands-on crime laboratory instrumentation and a mock crime scene house are described.Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accelerated options
- Combined bachelor's-to-master's option described.Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The program page states FEPAC accreditation.Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3.75 — Direct admission to the major for incoming freshmen with a high school cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above (AY 2026-27); lower GPAs are evaluated for pre-forensic science.Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2022Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
- bgsu.edu/academics/forensic-science — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- bgsu.edu/forensic-science/education/AY26-27Admissions.html — Official admissions page, verified October 24, 2026
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