Overview

Biological Sciences - Forensic Biology of Delaware State University is a cross-campus partnership, with required coursework in criminal justice, biology, chemistry, mathematics, psychology, and photography. We also work closely with forensic biology professionals and agencies, placing heavy emphasis on practical, hands-on experience. Students develop the diverse set of skills that professional investigators need, learning to

perform DNA analysis

analyze crime scenes

conduct cause-of-death investigations

write up and present test findings

Professional Preparation

With a Bachelor’s in Forensic Biology, graduates can compete for entry-level jobs with a variety of employers, including

state or federal crime labs

medical examiner’s offices

private firms that do testing and analysis

agencies and firms related to homeland security

In addition, students with a Forensic Biology degree are prepared to pursue a graduate degree in biology, or to enter medical school or another advanced degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

Criminal Justice

Cell Biology

Organic Chemistry

Genetics

Forensic/Investigative Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

If you are a non-U.S. student seeking admission to DSU, start the admission process no later than 90 days prior to start of classes.

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dover, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

A certificate or diploma from an accredited four-year school or senior high school.

A minimum GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is required if English is not your native language.

Submit the three-section test. DSU requires test scores of 800 on the SAT (math and critical reading combined), test scores of 880 or above on the 2016 redesigned SAT, or a 17 or better composite score on the ACT.

Have transcripts evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and then forwarded by the evaluating organization to the Office of Admissions.

Submit an I-20 Application, a F-1 Student Seeking Financial Statement and an Affidavit of Support for Free Room & Board.

The University will also consider international applicants who have taken the General Education Development (GED) test.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20172 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20172 USD / year

≈ 20172 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10169 USD / year

≈ 10169 USD / year

Additional Details

Amounts include mandatory fees: Student Activity Fee, Student Center Complex Fee, Technology Fee, and Athletic Fee.

Living costs

Dover

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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