BS Forensic Science (Death Investigations) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Forensic science is the application of science to the law or legal procedures. The medicolegal death investigation system is responsible for conducting investigations that certify the cause and manner of death in unnatural or unexplained circumstances --- those associated with forensic investigations.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Interdisciplinary Forensics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses BIO 181 General Biology I BIO 182 General Biology II LSC 347 Fundamentals of Genetics LSC 348 Fundamentals of Genetics Laboratory BCH 371 Modern Concepts in Biochemistry BCH 372 Modern Concepts in Biochemistry Laboratory What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Anthropologist/Archeologist Growth: 6.0% Median Salary: $70,770 Learn more Anthropology Professor Growth: 2.6% Median Salary: $99,650 Learn more Biological Scientist (General) Growth: 4.7% Median Salary: $98,920 Learn more Crime Scene Investigator Growth: 13.3% Median Salary: $72,060 Learn more Field Researcher Growth: -4.8% Median Salary: $69,460 Learn more Forensic Specialist Growth: 0.2% Median Salary: $93,790 Learn more Forest Ranger Growth: 13.1% Median Salary: $56,870 Learn more Medical Scientist Growth: 12.6% Median Salary: $103,410 Learn more Medical Social Worker Growth: 8.5% Median Salary: $67,880 Learn more Pathologist Growth: 4.8% Median Salary: $312,400 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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