Overview

With the Washburn University Forensic Anthropology Recovery Unit (WU-FARU) and Washburn’s partnership with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), you’ll have opportunities here you can’t get anywhere else. Prepare here for the profession you seek – in the lab or in the field.

What sets Forensic Anthropology at Washburn University apart?

Be part of the only program of its kind in the Midwest.
You'll learn and work with a board-certified forensic anthropologist while having access to a state-of-the-art laboratory, with lecture and research space in the KBI building, as you complete your education and work toward becoming a key part of a forensic science team.
Scholarships are available, in addition to the opportunity for casework experience with the Washburn University Forensic Anthropology Recovery Unit (WU-FARU).
Find your people on campus with the Sociology/Anthropology Club and the Forensic Science Club.
You’ll have the opportunity to complete original research with faculty mentors, and present your research at local, regional, and national conferences. Some students also have published with faculty mentorship.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Biological Anthropology
Washburn Experience
College Algebra
Forensic Chemistry
General Cellular Biology
General Organismal Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

Anthropology Forensic Science View 211 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United States

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Academic requirements

If you meet one of the following criteria you will be granted admission:

A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
ACT composite score ≥ 21.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission

official ACT or SAT scores (only required if you’re under 21)*

official high school transcripts

Pay a one-time, $20 non-refundable application fee

While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, if you have previously taken the test we prefer to have your scores on file for advising purposes and potential scholarship increases (scores will not negatively impact your admission status nor scholarship earning potential).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

11340 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

What sets Forensic Anthropology at Washburn University apart?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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