Overview

The Forensic Science major at Cedar Crest College will take you from the crime scene to the courtroom. Here, you will receive instruction in subjects as diverse as DNA analysis, toxicology, trace evidence examination, and how to testify as an expert witness. This generalist approach will prepare you to compete for a wide array of careers.

Recent Cedar Crest graduates have found employment in both public and private sector laboratories, including the New York City Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, New Jersey State Police, and the Virginia Department of Forensic Science. Other graduates have pursued careers in industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and medical research.

Since 2020, 74% of the graduates of the undergraduate program have completed or are currently attending a master’s or doctoral level program Graduates have enrolled in graduate or professional school programs at institutions such as Boston University, Iowa State University, Marshall University, Stony Brook University, and Texas Tech University. In addition, several graduates have stayed at Cedar Crest to earn their Master of Science degree in forensic science.

State-of-the-art facilities

Here, you will be trained on the leading-edge tools and technology currently utilized by forensic science professionals in the workplace. For example, we’re one of the few undergraduate programs in the nation to provide access to Mass Spectrometry (Tandem) technology and Raman microscopy, which is used in many areas of forensic analysis. (See Facilities for a list of technology available on campus.)

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Chemical Principles

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Toxicology

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Molecular Biology

Genetics

Biostatistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Priority deadlines. A rolling admissions policy is in effect at Cedar Crest; applications are reviewed on a continuing basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allentown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Complete a free application: Online CCC International Student Application
A required personal essay (minimum of 3 paragraphs)
Original score reports of one of the following to demonstrate proficiency in the English language: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT

* TOEFL or IELTS test must have been taken within the past two years.

Official transcripts (academic records) from your high school (secondary school.)

One letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic counselor in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.

Copy of foreign passport and current U.S. visa (if applicable)
Financial/Bank Statements.

Tuition Fees

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47034 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47034 USD / year

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In-State

47034 USD / year

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Living costs

Allentown

United States

1110 - 1620 USD / month

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State-of-the-art facilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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