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New Jersey Institute of Technology · Chemistry and Environmental Science, Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
120-credit on-campus Bachelor of Science with mathematics and natural-science foundations, a forensic science core, a capstone and one of four concentrations: forensic biology, forensic chemistry, digital forensics or crime scene investigation.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: njit.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: njit.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: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- New Jersey Institute of Technology — Chemistry and Environmental Science, Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal ArtsSource: catalog.njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Newark, NJSource: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degreeCrime Scene Investigation — formal concentration / track (“Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) concentration”)Digital Forensics — formal concentration / track (“Digital Forensics concentration”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Forensic Biology · Forensic Chemistry · Digital Forensics · Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)Source: catalog.njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 120 required creditsSource: njit.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 on-campus BS in Forensic Science with forensic biology, forensic chemistry, digital forensics and crime scene investigation concentrations.
Degree title names forensic science; natural-science foundation plus a forensic science core and one of four concentrations.
Source: njit.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: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Capstone
- The capstone is completed through a forensic laboratory internship/co-op, independent faculty-mentored research, or a senior seminar.Source: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- The degree requires foundational coursework in mathematics and the natural sciences, and the plan of study includes general chemistry, physics and biology courses with labs.Source: catalog.njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Students gain laboratory experience and hands-on training with forensic instrumentation.Source: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Digital evidence focus
- The crime scene investigation concentration plan includes digital crime and mobile device forensics courses.Source: catalog.njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The program page states the degree is accredited by FEPAC in forensic biology, forensic chemistry and digital forensics, and that the CSI concentration is not FEPAC accredited.Source: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Employment in many forensic science positions may require background investigations similar to those for law enforcement personnel.Source: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. Catalog notes that CSI positions may be sworn law enforcement or civilian roles depending on the agency, and in many northeastern jurisdictions CSI personnel are required to be sworn police officers.Source: catalog.njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate full-time (12-17 credits), New Jersey residents, two semestersFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $18,352 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate full-time (12-17 credits), non-New Jersey residents, two semestersFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $38,226 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: njit.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Fees, full-time undergraduate, two semesters
- $4,074 per academic yearSource: njit.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
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — 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
- catalog.njit.edu/undergraduate/science-liberal-arts/chemistry-environmental-science/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- catalog.njit.edu/undergraduate/science-liberal-arts/chemistry-environmental-science/forensic-science — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- njit.edu/academics/degree/bs-forensic-science — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- njit.edu/admissions/tuition-costs — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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