Overview

With Hamline University's BA in Forensic Science (focused on investigative forensic science) or our BS in Forensic Science (focused on biology or chemistry), you'll gain practical, hands-on skills in our forensic laboratory to develop your strengths and make sure no piece of evidence goes unused.

What can you do with a forensic science degree?

Our innovative courses and one-on-one mentoring by faculty will give you the tools to succeed in a variety of jobs, such as:

Crime scene analyst
Death investigator
DNA analyst
Evidence technician
Firearms examiner
Forensic drug chemist
Latent fingerprint examiner
Trace evidence examiner

And you can explore careers in many different fields, such as:

Analytical chemistry
Cybersecurity
Environmental forensics
Laboratory quality assurance
Law enforcement

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Law and Procedure
Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Genetics
Forensic Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National regular decision is on January 15. Rolling Admission thereafter (as space is available).

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
Official high school transcript or equivalent
Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT)
Letters of recommendation (optional)
Personal statement (optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

50613 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50613 USD / year

≈ 50613 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

50613 USD / year

≈ 50613 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 USD / month

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

Funding

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