Bachelor of Forensic Studies at The University of Montana

The Forensic Studies at The University of Montana is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Missoula , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Forensic Studies

Study Forensic Anthropology at the University of Montana

Learn to apply skeletal analysis and (bio)archaeological techniques to assess evidence for criminal and humanitarian investigations. The forensic anthropology degree – a concentration of the anthropology major at UM – offers unique opportunities for internships and undergraduate research, and was recently ranked among the top forensic anthropology programs by BioExplorer.

We offer a broad range of classes and a four-field approach, including courses in molecular anthropology, osteology, bioarchaeology and forensic science. Our faculty include internationally renowned experts in forensic anthropology, ancient DNA, forensic DNA and computational anthropology. Our program also features two DNA labs, the Snow Molecular Anthropology Labs.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Forensic Studies at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Forensic Studies

Career development in the anthropology major

We do more than make sure you succeed academically in college – we ensure that you hit the ground running when you graduate so that you can go on to a successful and fulfilling career. In the anthropology program at UM, you'll find many opportunities to build your professional network and explore different career pathways.

Our student club, the Montana Anthropology Student Association (MASA), hosts several annual events, including lectures, workshops and socials. It's a great way to make connections in the field, network with peers and market yourself in the professional field. Like many of our anthropology majors, your internships and research experiences in the program may result in employment after graduation.

Anthropology scholarships

Get help paying for your bachelor's degree. We offer a number of scholarships specific to the anthropology program, including the Jocelyn MacDonald Barker scholarship and the Roderick S. Smith scholarship. Explore scholarship opportunities for anthropology majors at UM.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Forensic Studies at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Forensic Studies at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Forensic Studies at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula