Bowling Green State University

Overview
A campus bachelor's degree combining biology, chemistry, physics, criminal justice and forensic science courses, with a concurrent chemistry minor and an approved internship.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: marianuniversity.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: marianuniversity.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: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Fond Du Lac, WISource: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Required credits
- at least 120 credits of college work (major 52-55 credits including the concurrent chemistry minor)Source: marianuniversity.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.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated campus BS in Forensic Science with a natural-science foundation.
Degree title names forensic science; required biology, physics, forensic science courses and a concurrent chemistry minor.
Source: marianuniversity.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: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship / practicum requiredSource: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Internship or science capstone is listed as an experiential learning requirement.Source: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- The major requires a concurrent minor in chemistry, with general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry listed, plus biology, genetics and two semesters of university physics.Source: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Required forensic science laboratory courses include Forensic Sciences Lab and Crime Scene Investigation Lab.Source: marianuniversity.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- Majors must keep a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn at least a C in required major and chemistry minor courses.Source: marianuniversity.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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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 undergraduate, full-time 12-18 credits per semesterFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $39,033 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: marianuniversity.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
- marianuniversity.edu/campus-programs/bs-in-forensic-science/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- marianuniversity.edu/cost-and-aid/cost-of-attending-undergraduate/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- marianuniversity.edu/criminal-justice-degrees/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- marianuniversity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-2027-Academic-Catalog.pdf — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
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