Overview

Why study Forensic Biology at Washburn?

In this hands-on Forensic Biology program from Washburn University you’ll learn to use the power of science to understand evidence through a combination of laboratory skill-building and rigorous course work in biology, chemistry, criminal justice, genetics, and more.

Because the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Forensic Science Center is right on campus, you’ll also have access to state-of-the-industry laboratory equipment, and opportunities including internships.

What sets Forensic Biology at Washburn apart?

Learn with professionals in the field – in the classroom and at the Kansas Bureau of Investigations Forensic Science Center lab.
Be part of the first program of its kind in Kansas and learn with professors, not graduate students.
Biology Department Scholarships are available to incoming and returning majors.
Find your people on campus with one of four biology student clubs and the Forensic Science Club.
Graduate with research experience guided by faculty mentor Dr. Joshua Smith, which could lead to a conference presentation or publication.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Cellular Biology

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Forensic Chemistry

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

Forensic Investigation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

Biology Forensic Science View 213 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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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

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Non-residents

20530 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20530 USD / year

≈ 20530 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9306 USD / year

≈ 9306 USD / year

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Why study Forensic Biology at Washburn?

What sets Forensic Biology at Washburn apart?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

Scholarships Information

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