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Bachelor of Forensic Science
Southeast Missouri State University
- Cape Girardeau, 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): 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
- High school diploma or equivalent with transcripts; English proof (IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- PTE Academic 45 or Duolingo 95) unless exempt; passport copy; ACT/SAT optional (used for scholarships and placement). Source: https://semo.edu/international/admissions/freshman and /policies
- No minimum published for international first-year applicants
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent for first-year applicants (credentials by country listed at https://semo.edu/international/admissions/academic-requirements); transfer applicants with post-secondary study apply as transfer
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 61
- PTE Academic 45
- Duolingo 95
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,410 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Cape Girardeau |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Department | Biological & Environmental Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International merit scholarship awards may be available based on academic performance and admission category. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,410 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $10,886 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 45, Duolingo 95, IELTS Academic 5.5.

