Fairfax, Virginia
Year(s)
Forensic Science
Science / Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science is a general forensic science degree that covers various fields within forensic science including field and laboratory applications. These topics include areas such as crime scene investigation, forensic DNA, forensic chemistry, trace evidence, firearms examination, questioned document, fingerprints, arson, and drug analysis. This degree is intended to provide students with a well-rounded, hands-on forensic science education in order to prepare students for entrance into a graduate-level educational program, and/or entry-level professional careers in public and private forensic laboratories, federal, state, or local government/law enforcement, defense, homeland security and intelligence agencies.
SAT or ACT score may be required. English language requirements are TOEFL iBT 80 (18 minimum sub-scores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum sub-scores), Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6 with no grades below B, or IELA 176 (169 minimum sub-scores). Entry requirements are subject to change and vary by program. Engineering, art and nursing programs may include additional requirements. Sub-scores are not required for Volgenau School of Engineering programs. All prices are estimated from 2021-22 and are subject to change. For the latest direct entry pricing, visit Mason's cost of attendance website.
- Undergraduate / Bachelor's Degree
- Credit: 120
- Full-time
- Start date: 22-08-2022
- End date: 08-05-2026
- Gen. Deadline: 15-06-2022
- Int. Deadline: 01-06-2022
Admission requirements
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL: 80
- GPA: 3