Overview

You'll be immersed in the world of drugs, arson, toxicology, death investigations and DNA evidence.

Additionally, Forensic Science majors at Point Park University have the unique opportunity to investigate mock crime scenes in our crime scene investigation house — located right on campus.

You'll also have the opportunity to participate in real-world internships. For example, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office is just a short walk away.

Career Options

With a forensic science degree, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities in areas such as:

Pathology/Medical Examination

Ballistics

Entomology

Physical/Forensic Anthropology

Investigations

Odontology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accident/Suicide Death Investigation
Anatomy and Physiology
Criminalistics
Criminal Evidence
Development of the Death Investigation System
Forensic Photography
Forensic Real Crime Scene Investigation/Crime House
Natural Death Investigation and the Ethics of Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00

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More details

No application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed and signed on-line application Apply Now Free

Official transcripts of previous education with English translation

Official TOEFL or IELTS results (Point Park University TOEFL Institutional Code is 2676) and/or SAT/ACT results.

Passport Identification page and visa page, if applicable

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39080 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39080 USD / year

≈ 39080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39080 USD / year

≈ 39080 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 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

Career Options

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

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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