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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in Forensic Biology Concentration

What to Expect
This optional concentration for the Biology major will provide you with a strong background in both biology and chemistry along with specialized upper-level courses specifically applicable to forensics.

Coursework in Ashland University’s criminal justice department complements this science to add a foundational understanding of law environment. After graduation, you’ll be prepared for on-the-job- training in a forensic laboratory or for graduate forensics study.

Forensic BIology Program Benefits
The many benefits of this program include:

Over 20 years of experience in forensic science
Coursework that meets FBI standards for a DNA analyst in a forensic science laboratory
Opportunities to take unique forensics-related coursework offered by the toxicology program, one of only a few undergraduate toxicology programs in the country
Modern teaching and research labs with cutting-edge tools used in molecular biology
Laboratory experience and course credit by conducting independent research with faculty

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

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

The Forensic Science program has a proven track record of placing Ashland graduates in positions with:

FBI
Ohio Patrol
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Local forensic science labs and coroner's offices

PSW Opportunity

12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate: 2.5 GPA, 18 ACT or 960 SAT
Nursing Undergraduate: 3.0 GPA, 20 ACT or 1030 SAT

Our incoming undergraduate students obtain, on average, a 3.4 GPA and a 23 ACT score.

If you don't think you meet both automatic admission requirements, you should still apply as you may meet alternative criteria for admission.

Did you graduate from high school, or the equivalent, 3+ years ago? No standardized test score required.

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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States