Open to any undergraduate at Binghamton University, the forensic health minor is particularly well suited for students majoring in fields with forensic applications (nursing, biology, chemistry, anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, public health) who are considering careers in healthcare, forensic sciences, or the law.

The field of forensic science is a fascinating area to study. This course leads to the awarding of an Executive Diploma. This qualification recognizes the graduates’ capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders typically have personal responsibility and autonomy in performing technical operations or organizing others in the workplace.

The Forensic Science Minor is geared toward students who want to pair a forensic science background with another major. This minor will give you an overview of forensic science in the FS 203 and FS 223 courses and allow you to choose from courses in crime science investigation, psychology, comparative science, forensic chemistry or forensic biology.

The Forensic Science and Technology program's mission is to provide high-quality classroom and laboratory instruction in concurrence with current practices to prepare students for careers in the field of forensic science and provide a means for current law enforcement professionals to advance in their field.

Forensic science is a broad, interdisciplinary field in which the natural sciences are used to analyze, examine, evaluate and assess physical evidence in matters of the law. Learn to interpret and reconstruct crime scenes as you prepare for a key role in our legal system. Study in our new, state-of-the-art labs and become a forensic science technician – a career expected to grow 17% by 2030. With a strong training in the sciences, evidence response and recovery, crime laboratory procedure, and the ability to conduct research that progresses various fields of forensics, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of local, state, and federal agency settings.

Are you interested in crime, forensic science and policing, but unsure which subject to study? If so, you will cover them all on our course. We combine the crime scene examination part of forensic science with other crime-related subjects, such as policing and criminal justice.

Whether you are thinking about learning forensic science as a hobby or you have an interest in working as a forensic scientist and want to boost your career to the next level, our forensic science diploma can give you the insight, skills and knowledge you need to thrive in this career.

Students minoring in Forensic Investigations (not to be confused with Forensic Science) will be introduced to the various techniques, tools and scientific tests used to investigate crime along with the application of these elements in a court of law. The minor focuses on several areas of forensics, from digital and financial evidence collection to crime scene evidence and laboratory processing and evaluation. Students will learn and understand the various ways law enforcement, mental health professionals, accountants, computer technicians, and scientists collect, process and evaluate evidence for use in legal proceedings.

Learn forensic science online, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case.

This one day course will introduce the science behind crime scene investigation. Learn about how forensic scientists can use fingerprints and DNA to solve mysteries through fun interactive practical activities in our purpose-built laboratory.

Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.

Learn the dynamic way to incorporate fraud and corruption into your audit approach. Find and follow through those elusive frauds that others miss and be prepared to use the findings in court.

Enter the fascinating world of forensics, and learn how the deceased are located, recovered and analysed using DNA and pathology.