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Bachelor of Forensic Science

Pace University

New York, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A combined major linking criminal justice study with laboratory science.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Forensic Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Forensic scientist
Probation officer
Forensic science technician
Forensic psychologist
Private investigator
Security specialist
DNA analysis
Toxicology
Law enforcement

Curriculum

Four-year combined major: overview of the criminal justice system
Society and law
Forensic criminal investigation
Chemistry
Organic chemistry
Criminalistics
Drugs and society
And cybercrime and digital forensic investigation. Guaranteed co-op or internship
No capstone named
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred)
Holistic review
Generally top 50% of class or about 2.5 GPA where no class rank is given
2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred), 2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement, SAT/ACT optional.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80 (new scale from 2026-01-21: 4.0)
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 54
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Forensic Science. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$61,438 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$100 USD

Program details

Campus	New York City Campus
Faculty or school	Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Natural Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.