Details: Forensic Biology, Master's

Forensic Biology

Program type: Master's

Wichita State's Master of Science (MS) in forensic biology combines quality curriculum in theory and practice, providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge for employment with local and regional crime labs and federal agencies.

Learn how forensic biology is the right fit for you.

Degree
MS
Credit Hours
34
Students in tinted safety glasses examine evidence that glows under black light in a forensic science lab.

  • Making your graduate education affordable

    In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

  • Admission to the program

    In addition to WSU Graduate School admission requirements, applicants must:

    • Have a bachelor's degree in forensic science or a natural science and minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Complete prerequisite courses in the areas of biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
    • Submit three letters of recommendation from professional references who can speak to the applicant's background and potential success in the master's program
    • Submit a statement of purpose: a brief autobiographical statement describing particular interests, experiences and goals related to academic and professional work in forensic biology
    • Submit a resume or CV providing a description of experience or qualifications

    For additional admission details, click on the link below.

  • Curriculum

    The degree's curriculum offers in-depth study of the skills required for agency employment, including the latest techniques and methodologies.

    When you're not in the classroom, you'll spend part of the program working alongside agents in local and regional forensic labs, including the ATF Forensic Science Laboratory located on campus for processing crime gun evidence from around the nation.

  • Careers

    A degree in criminal justice from Wichita State will give you an edge with a diverse range of employers, including local, state and federal law enforcement; forensic laboratories; courts and correctional agencies; and related fields.