Forensic Science

Through hands-on learning and extensive laboratory training, this integrated learning major prepares you to use advanced techniques in demanding forensic science careers.

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Degree

B.S. Forensic Science

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

August

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Degree Overview

This ILM is designed to provide a broad exposure to the field, increasing employability in a variety of settings related to Forensic Science. Like all ILMs, Forensic Science includes a capstone project where students make contacts with practitioners in their field, complete a research project, and present their findings.

This Integrative Learning Major is intended to provide a broad exposure to the field of forensic science, increasing employability in a variety of careers that relate to forensic science. However, this major will not generally be sufficient to prepare students for forensic laboratory positions unless it is paired with a chemistry, biochemistry, or biology major. Additionally, students interested in a job in the forensic DNA field should be aware that certain undergraduate coursework is required for laboratory positions in the US including courses that cover the subjects of molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and statistics.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Connect with your peers by joining Syracuse’s Undergraduate Forensic Science Student Association, or by living in the Science, Technology and Math Living Learning Community.

Take laboratory science courses if you're interested in field-based forensic careers like crime scene investigation, forensic biology, forensic chemistry or latent prints.

Take courses taught by practicing forensic science professionals who understand the latest techniques being used in both forensic science and national security sciences.

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