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Institution

Saint Louis University

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Program Level

B.S

Program

Forensic Science

Summary

Forensic science is the scientific method of gathering and analyzing evidence. The forensic science major at Saint Louis University is an interdisciplinary program that employs the methods, tools and perspectives of biology, chemistry, anthropology, physics, mathematics and medicine to better understand the intersection of law and science.

Forensic science is an appropriate major for all SLU students who want to pursue graduate studies or professional work in any scientific or professional field. Completing the major places students in a position to address the scientific basis of civil and criminal law through further legal studies or research.

Forensic science is well known for its application in civil and criminal law. However, the field is quite broad and has important applications in natural and man-made disasters, accidents, and historical/archaeological evaluations of lifestyles and causes of death.

 

SLU's forensic science major follows the guidelines for accreditation standards of the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

There are two concentrations within the forensic science major for students to choose from: criminalistics or crime scene investigation. Both of these concentrations provide students with the hands-on application of scientific techniques to investigations.

The criminalistics concentration is a science-focused pathway for those students interested in working in a crime laboratory, in fields such as DNA analysis, drug chemistry, toxicology and trace evidence. This pathway also provides foundations for graduate and professional school. Students in this concentration also can work in fields such as crime scene investigation, fingerprints, firearms and death investigation. 

The crime scene investigation concentration is an interdisciplinary pathway combining forensic science, criminal justice, psychology, and introductory biology/chemistry courses for students interested in fields such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, fingerprints and firearms. The crime scene investigation concentration also provides paths for law school and graduate school.

The program also hosts the Forensic Science Club, which offers forensic-related activities and exploration and a Forensic Science Honor Society. In addition, the program provides a mentor program for freshmen to connect with a junior/senior forensic science major.

Tuition Fees

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Duration

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CertificateName

Forensic Science B.S

Intake

April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Program Length

3 years

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