Forensic Biology Program - College of Arts and Sciences

You've seen them on TV gathering evidence at a crime scene or testing DNA samples in a lab. They are the forensic biology experts, scientific detectives who search for DNA clues that answer the 'who, what and when' Forensic Biology questions of a legal investigation. If you have an inquiring mind and like biology and chemistry, you may be interested in a Ferris State Forensic Biology undergraduate degree.

Forensic biologists may provide valuable evidence for criminal and civil courts and other agencies by applying cutting-edge techniques in such areas as

• DNA analysis

• Forensic anthropology and pathology

• Forensic entomology

• Forensic botany

• Biological chemistry

The Forensic Biology degree builds on a solid foundation of biology and chemistry, with unique core courses in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, forensic human pathology and forensic DNA analysis.

The Forensic Biology degree is designed for the undergraduate college student who is interested in

• Analyzing biological evidence as it relates to legal and other investigations

• Collecting and processing evidence at a crime scene or in a laboratory

• Working in a team environment with other scientists

In forensic chemistry labs, students learn how to collect, analyze and interpret non-biological physical evidence that may be associated with a legal investigation.

Your degree would also be excellent preparation for professional or graduate studies in medical or biological sciences, criminal justice and law.

First year student admission is open to high school graduates (or equivalent) who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with educational backgrounds that include high school courses in science and chemistry. High school courses and grade point average, ACT composite score, and ACT reading and mathematics sub scores will be considered in the admission and placement process.

Contact Information

Department of Biology
Ferris State University