Program · Minor

Forensic Science

TypeMinor
DepartmentBiology

Complement your major with a Forensic Science minor.

Applying Science to the Law

Enhance your studies in biology, law, criminal justice or journalism with a minor in Forensic Science.

You’ll study the techniques used by various disciplines to analyze evidence found at a crime scene. Focus on the meaning and significance of physical evidence and its role in criminal investigations.

The study of forensics makes science relevant and pertinent to the interests and goals of pre-law students and those interested in pursuing careers with the FBI or other law enforcement agencies, in pathology, in creative writing or with international agencies monitoring ethnic and political violence.

Internship Ideas

Greensboro and High Point police departments; Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance and Gaston county sheriffs’ departments; forensic laboratory work in public and private organizations

Alumni Careers and Graduate Schools

Forensics units of police departments; forensic DNA and drug analysts at Lab Corp, Spectrum Laboratories, Alpha Scientific, Georgia SBI; N.C. Medical Examiner’s Office; Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Hands-on Learning

Guilford Forensic Biology students have sharpened their skills during valuable internships at the following:

  • Greensboro and High Point police departments
  • Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance and Gaston county sheriffs’ departments
  • Forensic laboratory work in public and private organizations

College Catalog

For more information about courses within the Forensic Science Minor, visit the Minors page in the College Catalog. In addition to the Undergraduate Catalog, information includes academic department and major information as well as academic regulations and resources; admission standards and requirements; and tuition, fees and financial aid information.

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