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Pace University BS Forensic Science

Pace University

BS Forensic Science

New York, USA

BSc

4 years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

USD 51,382 / per year *

On-Campus

* additional fees may apply

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Forensic Science focuses on the intersection of science and criminal justice. This program equips students with analytical skills and technical knowledge needed for forensic investigations. Students will study various aspects of forensic science, including evidence collection, crime scene analysis, and laboratory techniques, preparing them for diverse roles in the field.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and legal professions. Potential job titles include forensic analyst, crime scene investigator, and forensic technician. The program also provides a solid foundation for further education in criminal justice or forensic science.

Introduction

Is crime-solving your calling? With our BS in Forensic Science, you’ll learn from professionals in criminalistics, forensic chemistry, and forensic biology in our fully equipped facilities, including a new state-of-the-art DNA sequencing lab and specialized laboratories with virtual crime scene reconstruction and forensic microscopy.

Top-Notch Criminalistics

  • What makes our program truly unique is that our faculty members maintain full-time affiliations with the major forensic laboratories of local and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Students participate in internships with investigative teams in New York City at major area crime labs, experiences that will make a difference to prospective employers.
  • Upon graduation, degree holders have the knowledge needed for admission into medical or dental schools, or to continue onto graduate studies in forensic science, biology, or chemistry.

External Approvals and Accreditations

The Chemistry program on the New York City campus has carried for more than 40 years the approval of the Committee for Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Our graduating students with a BS in Forensic Science receive the ACS Certification by proper selection of elective courses.

Add Opportunities and Experiences

Pace University offers both a BS in Forensic Science degree and an MS in Forensic Science degree on our New York City Campus. Our facilities are fully equipped for forensic chemistry and biology, and include a state-of-the-art DNA sequencing lab and specialized laboratories for crime scene reconstruction, forensic microscopy, questioned documents, and virtual crime scene reconstruction.

The faculty is comprised of top-notch professionals in criminalistics, forensic chemistry, and forensic biology. Our unique professional affiliations enable the latest advances in forensic science to be brought into the classroom and enable students to access internships at major laboratories.

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