Bowling Green State University
Forensic Science (B.S.)
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, 120 credit hours, offered on campus. The program lists three concentrations (Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Crime Scene Investigation) and states that students spend 80% of class time in the lab.
- Official program name
- Forensic Science (B.S.)
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: und.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: und.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: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degreeCrime Scene Investigation — formal concentration / track (“Crime Scene Investigation (concentration)”)
- Tracks / concentrations
- Forensic Biology · Forensic Chemistry · Crime Scene InvestigationSource: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 120Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 4 yearsSource: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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 Science with natural-science and laboratory coursework, offered on campus.
Degree title names forensic science; required sequence includes biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics with laboratories.
Source: und.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: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Natural-science content
- Required sequence includes general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics, with laboratories.Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Program states 80% of class time is spent in the lab.Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Mock crime scene investigation is listed among the skills taught.Source: und.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
- Year not printed
Application deadline
Fall: Aug. 15; Spring: Dec. 15; Summer: May 1 · for Fall / Spring / Summer
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science. Concentrations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Criminal Investigation (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2026Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
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
- und.edu/programs/forensic-science-bs/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- und.edu/programs/forensic-science-bs/requirements.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
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