Overview

Here, you’ll be mentored by a Forensic Chemist with over 20 years of law enforcement experience, developing a solid knowledge base and hands-on laboratory skills that prepare you for a variety of roles in the forensic field.

You’ll gain practical experience using forensic analysis tools in both lab and research settings, and you can tailor your degree with one of three concentrations—Biology, Chemistry, or Computing—depending on your specific interests and career goals.

Southern Wesleyan University is the only four-year Christian college in South Carolina offering this unique program, integrating faith and ethics into every aspect of your studies. You’ll also have opportunities for internships at local, state, or national agencies, expanding your professional network and real-world skillset.

What will you uncover with a degree in Forensic Science degree at Southern Wesleyan University?

Careers

Biologist

Computer scientist

DNA analyst

Drug analyst

Engineer

Fingerprint analyst

Firearms analyst

Forensic weather analyst

Forensic GCMS technician

Medical examiner

Odontologist pathologist

Physical anthropologist

Questioned documents analyst

Serologist

Toxicology analyst

Trace evidence analyst

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Forensic Science program will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of forensic science professional practices related to ethics, evidence identification, quality assurance, and processing.

Showcase their technical mastery of laboratory skills within a selected concentration.

Analyze, comprehend, and explain relevant scientific phenomena associated with forensics and a chosen concentration.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Biology - Organismal

Microbiology

Anatomy and Physiology

Biochemistry

Genetics

General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Courts and Procedures

Criminal Law

Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Central, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re applying as a freshman student, you will need to submit your official:

High school transcript,

SAT or ACT score(s) or utilize SWU’s test optional admissions policy.

A GPA of 2.3 (or rank in upper half of your graduating class at time of acceptance) and a composite SAT score of 860 (based on the critical reading/verbal and math sections) or an ACT score of 18 or CLT score of 54

Or a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no test scores

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year

Living costs

Central

United States

1562 - 2717 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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