This major prepares students for employment or graduate studies in biological sciences with forensic applications, including such professions as a crime lab scientist or a member of a criminal investigations team.

To successfully complete the biology major, the following course work is required:

  • 36 credits in biology (2 of which must be in seminar)
  • 43 credits in chemistry, mathematics and physics
  • 13 credits in criminal justice
  • 31 CORE curriculum credits.

    • A minimum of 123 credits is required for graduation, the last 30 of which must be completed at La Roche College.