Loyola to introduce Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science

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The University is introducing the program to continue to help meet the educational and training needs of forensic science laboratories and agencies, as the reports that the employment of forensic science technicians is expected to grow 14% from 2023-33, outpacing the average for all occupations. The new Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science will prepare students interested in careers working in forensic or crime laboratories or crime scene investigation. Loyola’s Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science is an excellent option for students focused on criminology, criminal justice, or other areas bridging the sciences with the social sciences.
“We prepare forensic science students for meaningful careers in criminal investigation and laboratory sciences, with many of our graduates entering the workforce here in Maryland,” said David Rivers, Ph.D., chair and professor of forensic science. “Adding the Bachelor of Science follows a national trend that revisits how we are training graduates for these types of careers and complements the department’s existing plans of study, ensuring that any student interested in forensic science can choose the program that is right for them.”
Forensic science encompasses a wide array of scientific disciplines that apply the knowledge, techniques, and technology to the investigation of crime and other legal matters. In addition to the new Bachelor of Science degree and the existing Bachelor of Arts, Loyola’s Department of Forensic Science also offers an undergraduate minor. At the graduate level, students can pursue a Masters of Science in Forensic Pattern Analysis or Biological Forensics.
Loyola’s location in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area provides forensic science students with opportunities for competitive internships and job placement in one of the top regions in the country for forensic work.
Additional information about the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science will be available this summer. For more information about Loyola’s Department of Forensic Science, visit www.loyola.edu/forensics.