Bowling Green State University

Texas A&M University · Department of Entomology
Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Science Emphasis
Overview
120-semester-credit Bachelor of Science in the Department of Entomology with biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physics foundations, forensic molecular biology and crime scene investigation courses, and an internship or research requirement.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, Science Emphasis
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic and Investigative SciencesSource: catalog.tamu.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: catalog.tamu.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: catalog.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: catalog.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- College Station, TXSource: catalog.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic and Investigative Sciences”)
- Required credits
- 120 total credit hoursSource: forensics.tamu.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 BS in Forensic and Investigative Sciences with a life-science and chemistry curriculum.
Degree title names forensic and investigative sciences; life-science, chemistry and forensic courses.
Source: catalog.tamu.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: forensics.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Program requires a grade of C or better in all courses within the program curriculum.Source: catalog.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
- Fourth-year internship or research course (FIVS 484 or FIVS 491).Source: catalog.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Plan of study includes introductory biology I and II, fundamentals of chemistry I and II, organic chemistry, college physics, comprehensive biochemistry, and quantitative analysis with lab.Source: catalog.tamu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The catalog states the science emphasis is accredited by FEPAC; the department site says the pre-law emphasis is not.Source: forensics.tamu.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
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
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — 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.tamu.edu/undergraduate/agriculture-life-sciences/entomology/forensic-investigative-sciences- — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- catalog.tamu.edu/undergraduate/agriculture-life-sciences/entomology/forensic-investigative-sciences- — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- forensics.tamu.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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