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Forensic Science, B.S.

Forensic science is the scientific method of gathering and analyzing evidence. The forensic science major at Saint Louis University is an interdisciplinary program that employs the methods, tools and perspectives of biology, chemistry, anthropology, physics, mathematics and medicine to better understand the intersection of law and science.

Forensic science is an appropriate major for all SLU students who want to pursue graduate studies or professional work in any scientific or professional field. Completing the major places students in a position to address the scientific basis of civil and criminal law through further legal studies or research.

Forensic science is well known for its application in civil and criminal law. However, the field is quite broad and has important applications in natural and man-made disasters, accidents, and historical/archaeological evaluations of lifestyles and causes of death.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Outcomes & Placement Statistics

Overall Outcomes: About 84% of SLU graduates are either employed, pursuing further studies, engaged in service programs, or in the military within six months after graduation
Employment Breakdown: Another source reports that roughly 49.6% are working, 44.1% continue education, and 5.6% are still seeking employment
Satisfaction: Around 92% of graduates are satisfied with their career or graduate study outcomes

Career Support and Resources

SLU offers comprehensive career preparation through:
Handshake: The central platform for job listings, internships, and on-campus recruiting
Career Services: Offers résumé coaching, mock interviews via BigInterview, career fairs, experiential learning, and alumni networking through SLUConnections and other tools (Interstride, GoinGlobal)
Special Programs: Including BHIP (Billiken Horizons Internship Program), research grants (SURGE), reciprocity assistance for job searches beyond St. Louis, skill development modules, and MyPlan career coaching
Global Network: Over 133,000 alumni globally who provide networking and professional opportunities

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) is a safe baseline for SLU admission, but selective majors may require 3.2+.

TOEFL iBT – 80

TOEFL PBT – 550

TOEFL ITP Plus (China) – 627

IELTS – 6.5

PTE Academic – 54

Duolingo English Test – 110

SAT (Reading & Writing) – 550

ACT (English section) – 21

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Saint Louis University

St. Louis , Missouri ,United States