Overview

The bachelors in Forensic Science degree, offered through Grand Canyon University ’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology, builds on a solid foundation of biology and chemistry, and provides additional training in crime scene processing, forensic photography, toxicology, serology and forensic DNA analysis.

As a forensic science student, you will receive extensive training in the collection and analysis of forensic evidence in both lab and field settings. In addition, you learn how to evaluate crime scenes and how to photograph, document, collect and analyze the evidence to establish connections between the victim, suspect and scene. The forensic science bachelor degree program also provides excellent preparation for graduate work in specialized areas of forensic science.

Careers

As a graduate of the bachelor's degree in forensic science program, you may seek employment in various private or public forensic science and conventional analytical laboratories. After graduating with a forensic science degree in this field, you may choose to pursue a career in crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, firearms analysis, toxicology, drug analysis, latent fingerprint development and analysis, medicolegal death investigator, autopsy assistant, questioned document examination, or as a lab technician. With sufficient work experience, you could eventually qualify for positions as a laboratory supervisor, manager or director. You may also find the program useful in pursuing a future forensic science or natural science degree at the master’s or PhD level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry Lab

Toxicology & Instrumental Analysis

Organic Chemistry II Lab

Physical Evidence Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

To be accepted for admission to Grand Canyon University's (GCU) campus or online undergraduate programs, you must submit acceptable high school or college transcripts to meet the admission requirements

Direct start applicants interested in attending GCU must meet one of the following requirements:

High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 3.0+
High School Graduate with an Unweighted GPA of 2.5+ and Qualifying College Entrance Exam Score
GED and Transcript of All Credit-bearing Coursework

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Tuition Fee

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International

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

16500 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8250 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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National

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Living costs for Phoenix

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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