Forensic Sciences - BS/MFS
Biochemistry, biology, and chemistry majors may pursue the BS/MFS option in forensic sciences. Students who wish to pursue this degree program can earn a bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, or chemistry and a master's degree in forensic sciences.
Students apply for admission to this program during their junior year. If admitted, students begin taking graduate-level courses in the semester after they are admitted. In order to be admitted to this BS/MFS option, the student must have:
• Completed at least 60 credit hours.
• A cumulative GPA and science and math GPA of 3.00 or better in all work attempted.
• Earned a grade of "C" or better in all science and mathematics classes.
• Completed Survey of Forensic Science (FSCI 101)
• Completed Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L) and be enrolled in a 300-level science course
• Submitted a completed BS/MFS Request for Permission to Enroll, including three references, prior to March 1 or October 1
• Submitted a Graduate School Application in the semester prior to beginning the graduate year.
Additional information can be found in the Forensic Sciences section under “Fields of Study” in this catalog.