About the course

The College of Science offers two undergraduate degrees in forensic science: Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry. Many forensic scientists work in crime laboratories. For example, a forensic biologist usually specializes in DNA analysis or continues to medical school to pursue a career as a medical examiner, a forensic chemist analyzes non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances.Play a key role in the criminal justice system through the application of science by becoming a forensic scientist. In this program, students gain a strong, multidisciplinary foundation in chemistry, biology, physics and geology. Visiting judges, lawyers and law enforcement personnel from both the U.S. and Mexico offer valuable, real-world education.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Many forensic scientists work in crime laboratories, and the Paso del Norte region houses law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level, providing ample job opportunities along the U.S.-Mexico border and beyond. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	El Paso
Summer (May), 2024	El Paso
Summer (June), 2024	El Paso
Fall (August), 2024	El Paso
Spring (January), 2025	El Paso
Summer (May), 2025	El Paso
Summer (June), 2025	El Paso
Fall (August), 2025	El Paso
Spring (January), 2026	El Paso
Summer (May), 2026	El Paso
Summer (June), 2026	El Paso

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Texas - El Paso

Official High School or College transcripts must be sent directly from the schools attended in the U.S. or abroad. Foreign transcripts must also be accompanied by a Credential Evaluation by a certified credentialing service. All international students must submit entrance exam scores. Take one of the following exams and request your scores to be sent directly to UTEP from the testing center:

　　SAT: minimum score of 1070 (reading + math sections) with a score of 480 on the reading section

　　ACT: minimum composite score of 23 with a score of 19 on the English section

　　TOEFL: minimum score of 500 on UTEP’s institutional paper based exam or

　　a minimum score of 61 on the Internet Based TOEFL (IBT)

　　UTEP does not accept IELTS scores for admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Texas - El Paso. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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