Forensic Biology, B.S.

Why Study Forensic Biology?

Connect one-on-one with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and internships:

• Participate in a core natural science foundation built on the fundamentals of forensic science.
• Engage with faculty and peers through research experiences, the senior seminar, and capstone research projects, and present your work at the annual research symposium and regional and national conferences.
• Learn to recognize, collect, and analyze physical evidence in criminal and civil law.
• Gain hands-on analytical and instrumental experience studying forensic biology, forensic chemistry, forensic microscopy and trace evidence, and forensics methods validation.

Receive personalized attention and top-notch instruction in a supportive environment:

• Our Stairs to Success developmental plan for success will guide you through your time at Keystone.
• 92% of students receive financial aid.
• Over 150 scholarships are awarded yearly.

What can I do with a forensic biology degree?

Upon graduation, students may attend graduate or medical school or pursue careers in crime laboratory analysis, crime scene investigation, and medical examination. The program is also ideal for students preparing to be forensic scientists in private, state and federal crime laboratories. Because this program has a core natural science foundation, it is also an appropriate major for students looking to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, education, law, and law enforcement.