Overview

Students of the Forensic Biology programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will also accrue all of the prerequisite courses to continue into medical, dental, graduate, or law school, should they choose one of those paths.

Key facts

Led by faculty from science, law enforcement and judicial backgrounds, the program provides the necessary breadth and expertise to students’ studies. Students enrolled in this program will be part of a team of experts that has had and will continue to have an impact in forensic science.

Students have the chance to join Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA-LAE), the ERAU chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association, as well as the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS).

Students can also opt to participate in annual national and regional competitions in crime scene investigation, firearms, physical agility, and academics, in addition to participating in undergraduate research projects with various faculty mentors.

Careers and opportunities

The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics has predicted that employment opportunities for forensic science professionals will grow 17 percent from 2016 through 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Graduates of the Forensic Biology program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University often find jobs in local and state crime labs, private forensic labs, medical examiners’ offices, offices of prosecutors and defenders, the FBI, or even the Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab, to name a few in the forensic branches.

Students can also find gainful employment in medical research, biotechnology companies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics

Microbiology

Instrumental Analysis and Trace Evidence

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Molecular and Cell Biology

Forensic DNA Analysis

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-10 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply at least 90 days, U.S. citizens and permanent residents should apply at least 60 days prior to the beginning of classes

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science View 2509 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

Tuition Fee

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International

43974 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43974 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

42408 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42408 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Prescott

960 - 1440 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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