Degree Description

The M.S. in Biology with a specialization in forensic biology is designed for students who wish to strengthen their knowledge base in the field of forensic science. This degree plan utilizes a convenient core coursework that will expose students to a cross disciplinary view of criminal justice and will prepare professionals to understand the science, ethics, statistics, and communication needs.

College Overview

University of the Southwest is a private institution that was founded in 1962. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 370 (fall 2020), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 142 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of the Southwest's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #90-117. Its tuition and fees are $16,200.University of the Southwest is a private institution that was founded in 1962. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 370 (fall 2020), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 142 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of the Southwest's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities West, #90-117. Its tuition and fees are $16,200.

College Features

• Accreditation

  University of the Southwest is Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and approved to offer 100% online masters and doctoral programs. For more information about accreditation visit HLCommission.org
• All inclusive education

  All USW programs include a laptop, textbooks, and virtual healthcare provided to every student at no additional cost.
• Time to complete

  Master's programs at USW can be completed as quickly as 12 months, and doctoral programs can be completed in 36 months.
• Programs offered

  University of the Southwest offers a full range of masters and doctoral programs in business, education, criminal justice, psychology, biology, christian studies, and communications.