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Bowling Green State University
Master of Science in Forensic Science, 37 graduate credit hours with a thesis plan and laboratory courses in forensic chemistry or forensic biology. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or a closely related field.
Dedicated MS in Forensic Science with forensic biology and forensic chemistry laboratory courses.
Degree title names forensic science; forensic biology and forensic chemistry with thesis.
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
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
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Application deadline
February 1st prior to Fall term · for Fall
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Source: bgsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Masters), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2024Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
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