Bowling Green State University

Grand Canyon University · College of Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
On-campus Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science (120 credits) from the College of Natural Sciences with biology, chemistry and physics coursework and a senior capstone.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: gcu.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: gcu.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: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 120 creditsSource: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
- Transfer credit
- OptionalUp to 90 transfer credits, of which only 84 can be lower division.Source: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated BS in Forensic Science on campus with biology and chemistry foundation.
Natural-science forensic science degree with biology, chemistry, physics and toxicology coursework.
Source: gcu.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: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Capstone
- Senior capstone in forensic science (SCI-498, 4 credits).Source: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Coursework includes biology, organic chemistry, physics, genetics and biochemistry fundamentals.Source: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Lab work and field research projects.Source: gcu.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 2.8 — High school graduate, 2.8+ unweighted GPA, or 2.5+ unweighted GPA with ACT 19 / SAT 1000.Source: gcu.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
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Campus | $8,250 | per semesterSource: gcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
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
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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
- gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-science-forensic-science — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- gcu.edu/degree-programs/masters-forensic-science — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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