Forensic Investigations (Science Concentration)

Students take one class at a time in four-week terms, with new classes starting every month and small class sizes averaging about 14 students per instructor. The program totals 120 credit hours and takes approximately 34 months to complete for a full-time student with no transfer credits; length varies if credits transfer in (up to 12 transfer credits are accepted).

The degree is offered on campus and in a hybrid format, with day and evening options at select campuses. Because of the extensive laboratory requirements in chemistry, biology, and physics, the program is not offered fully online. Students must complete all lower- and upper-division courses with a grade of "C" or better and maintain progress toward the 2.5 minimum GPA required for graduation.

The curriculum blends lower- and upper-division science courses (general, advanced, and organic chemistry; general physics; biology; biochemistry) with forensic-specific coursework in forensic photography, evidence procedures, criminalistics, forensic biology and chemistry, and medico-legal death investigation, plus general education requirements. The full course sequence is listed below.

Required Courses

Tuition at Keiser University is charged per 16-week semester by scheduled credit hours. Full-time enrollment (12–17.99 credit hours) is approximately $12,408 per semester per Keiser's Undergraduate Tuition & Fee Disclosure (subject to annual review). At a typical full-time pace, the estimated tuition to complete the 120-credit-hour program is roughly $99,000; the actual total depends on credit load per term, transfer credits, and any annual rate changes.

This program carries required and/or optional program fees (for example, laboratory and course resource fees) in addition to tuition; specific amounts are defined in the university catalog/supplement and appear on the student's billing statement. There is a one-time $55 application fee and a one-time $145 registration fee at enrollment.

Eligible students may qualify for federal aid (Pell Grant, FSEOG, Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study), Florida state aid (FSAG and EASE), institutional scholarships, and veterans/military benefits including the GI Bill®. Keiser's FAFSA School Code is 015159; the FAFSA must be completed each year. Estimate your net cost with Keiser's Net Price Calculator at https://www.keiseruniversity.edu/NPC-index.html.

Estimated total program tuition of about $99,264 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in analytical and research laboratories, crime laboratories, and forensic science units. Typical roles include forensic laboratory technician, forensic science analyst, crime scene investigation/technician support, and evidence analysis roles that apply scientific methods to physical evidence.

Because the concentration completes the scientific prerequisites for advanced study, graduates are also positioned to pursue master's and doctoral programs in forensic science and related life and physical sciences. This program does not itself confer a professional license; specific laboratory or agency positions may have their own hiring, certification, and background requirements.

Expect a science-intensive schedule: students move through general, advanced, and organic chemistry; general physics; and biology sequences alongside forensic-focused courses such as forensic photography, crime scene processing, criminalistics, forensic biology and chemistry, and medico-legal death investigation. The one-class-per-month format lets you focus on a single subject at a time, but the lab-heavy load rewards consistent study habits.

You will spend substantial time in the laboratory learning to analyze physical evidence, document crime scenes, and present findings within legal and ethical frameworks. Hands-on internships and research opportunities are part of the experience. Applicants should be prepared for a Level 2 criminal background check and a personal interview with the program director, and to maintain a "C" or better in every major and general education course.