OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Forensic Science - Forensic Chemistry & Biology (FOREST Facility)
Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Nationally acclaimed forensic science degree training students at the Western Carolina Forensic Osteology Research Station (FOREST), specializing in post-mortem interval estimation and forensic toxicology.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- NC Promise Tuition Plan ($5,000/year out-of-state tuition) plus STEM merit awards
- Tuition Rate
- $5,000/year (NC Promise out-of-state rate)
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ high school GPA with biology and chemistry background
- English Language
- IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 68+
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- High school transcripts and personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Not required
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Carolina University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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