BS Forensic and Investigative Sciences at Texas A&M University

Programme overview

This program teaches students how to use the life sciences, from DNA to ecology, to analyze crime scene evidence or solve mysteries in industrial, regulatory, or medical settings. The Pre-Law Emphasis operates at the crossroads of science and the legal profession, where strong research skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and critical reading abilities are pivotal. Forensic and Investigative Sciences (BS - Pre-Law Emphasis) is a major offered by the Department of Entomology. Molecular, organismal, environmental, and ecological sources of information are often analyzed and interpreted in industrial, regulatory, legal, medical and associated professions.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Entomology | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Station, TX, United States

What you will study

Forensic and investigative sciences operate at the crossroads of science and the legal profession and provide opportunities for students to consider pre-law preparation. Course list includes BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I; FIVS 205 Introduction to Forensic and Investigative Sciences; MATH 140 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences 1; BIOL 112 Introductory Biology II; FIVS 102 Ethics in Forensic and Investigative Sciences; MATH 142 Business Calculus 2. The plan of study totals 120 semester credit hours.

Career pathways

Graduates will be competitive for employment opportunities in homeland security and investigative services at local, state and national levels. Graduates will also be well prepared for opportunities to enter post-graduate studies or law school.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students can enter in Fall or Spring; transfer students can enter in Spring, Summer or Fall (Summer and Fall cannot both be applied for in the same year).

First-year, College Station: Fall applications open August 1 and close December 1 (additional required and optional documents due December 15); Spring applications close October 15. McAllen: Fall deadline March 1, Spring deadline October 15. Galveston: Fall deadline May 1, Spring deadline December 1. The non-refundable application fee is $75. Applications are made through Common App or ApplyTexas. Texas A&M is test optional: ACT or SAT scores are not required for first-year applicants.

Transfer applicants: Spring applications open August 1 and close October 15 (College Station, McAllen, Fort Worth) or December 1 (Galveston). Summer and Fall applications open January 1; the Fall deadline is March 1 (College Station, Fort Worth, McAllen) or July 1 (Galveston); the Summer deadline for Galveston is May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tamu.edu/

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