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Bachelor of Forensic Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Forensic Science is a Bachelor degree offered by University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered hybrid as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Forensic Science

Learn specialized skills

In the forensic science program, you will apply methods and techniques derived from myriad scientific disciplines to cases of legal and medico-legal concern, particularly involving the collection, preservation and evaluation of physical evidence at crime scenes.

The minor in forensic science is interdisciplinary in that it comprises courses from a wide variety of departments across campus.

The selected courses each offer a perspective, foundation-level knowledge, or a specific focus area that is relevant to developing the honed analytic and critical thinking skills characteristic of practitioners of the different forensic science specializations.

FSC 211 and 212 embody multiple fields of specialization and provide students with the opportunity to explore which area of forensic science they have an affinity with so that a career path can be more clearly defined.

Students choosing the forensic science minor find that the elective courses prepare them well for further education and training in a graduate program or professional school, basic law enforcement training (BLET), or for an entry-level position in a job-setting related to their major combined with the forensic science minor.

Describe and explain the various forensic science specializations and the techniques and methods used in crime scene evidence collection and analysis

Assess and process crime scenes and death scenes

Collect forensic evidence

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Forensic Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Forensic Science

Forensic Science Minors go on to:

The minor is excellent preparation for graduate school and specialized study.

Many minors go on BLET and become law enforcement officers.

Document crime scenes by taking photographs and measurements, identify and collect evidence, and maintain the chain of custody.

Analyze evidence collected from crime scenes, suspects, and victims.

Forensic pathologists specialize in performing postmortems for medical and legal purposes.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Forensic Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Bachelor of Forensic Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Bachelor of Forensic Science at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen