Forensic Science – Biology, B.S.

Indiana Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science will prepare you for a variety of laboratory-based and advanced forensic science careers. Coursework, which includes molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, biochemistry and statistics, will help you become a professional with the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in your chosen career path.

The biology concentration provides students with a solid foundation in math and science, with a particular emphasis on DNA analysis. It prepares students for a wide range of careers in academia, industry and government. For example, forensic science laboratories may hire students who went through this program as forensic biologists (also known as forensic DNA analysts).

Why Choose Indiana Tech?

• You will receive cutting-edge, experience-based learning, using modern forensic testing techniques and state-of-the-art equipment.
• You will participate in realistic forensic casework projects, including the presentation of evidence in a mock trial.
• Robust coursework will immerse you in advanced DNA applications, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), quantitative PCR, capillary electrophoresis, DNA fragment analysis and DNA sequencing.
• We foster an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.

Career Outlook

A B.S. in Forensic Science from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.

Internship Opportunities

Indiana Tech strives to prepare career-ready graduates. Our university stresses the value of internships and pairs students with real-world learning opportunities that will put them in an advantageous position when it’s time to enter the job market. Students in this program have an opportunity to intern with organizations in the following fields:

• Law enforcement laboratories, such as the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division and the Fort Wayne Police Department Laboratory
• Government agencies, such as the Indiana Department of Toxicology
• Hospital laboratories affiliated with Parkview Health system
• Life science laboratories in academia, government and industry