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B.S. in Forensic Science
Overview
A 122 to 123 credit on-ground bachelor of science in forensic science focused on the natural sciences, with chemistry, biology and forensic scene investigation concentrations.
- Official program name
- B.S. in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: newhaven.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: newhaven.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: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- West Haven, CT
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- Chemistry, Biology and Forensic Scene InvestigationSource: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 122-123 total creditsSource: newhaven.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 natural-science BS in forensic science with chemistry, biology and scene investigation concentrations.
Source: newhaven.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: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Students may take internships throughout the U.S. or faculty-mentored research projects.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Page states the program focuses heavily on the natural sciences.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Henry C. Lee Institute for Forensic Science features working crime-scene labs; students also work in mock crime scenes on campus.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accelerated options
- Direct entry (conditional acceptance) into any one of four master's degree programs.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The page lists accreditation by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).Source: newhaven.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 — Full-time day undergraduate tuition, 12-17 credit hoursFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $24,670 | per term · 2026-2027Source: newhaven.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
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2024Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
- newhaven.edu/about/departments/bursars/tuition/undergraduate-2026-2027.php — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- newhaven.edu/lee-college/undergraduate-programs/forensic-science/index.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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