Why study Forensic Biology at Washburn?

Washburn’s Forensic Biology program is the first of its kind in Kansas. In this hands-on program you’ll learn to use the power of science to understand evidence through a combination of laboratory skill-building and rigorous course work in biology, chemistry, criminal justice, genetics, and more. Because the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) Forensic Science Center is right on campus, you’ll also have access to state-of-the-industry laboratory equipment, and opportunities including internships.
Career Forecast Bright OutlookAverage Salary $60,590on campus
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What sets Forensic Biology at Washburn apart?

  • Learn with professionals in the field – in the classroom and at the Kansas Bureau of Investigations Forensic Science Center lab.
  • Be part of the first program of its kind in Kansas and learn with professors, not graduate students.
  • Biology Department Scholarships are available to incoming and returning majors.
  • Find your people on campus with one of four biology student clubs and the Forensic Science Club.
  • Graduate with research experience guided by faculty mentor Dr. Joshua Smith, which could lead to a conference presentation or publication.

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Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

Biology department scholarships

The Department of Biology offers a variety of scholarships based on academic performance and career pursuits. New and transfer students are eligible. Applications are due early in the spring.

Tuition and fees

Courses in this degree program are offered at the Traditional Undergraduate rate.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waivers

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.

Fill out the Undergraduate Admissions Application and enroll to pursue Forensic Biology. It's common to declare a major in biology at enrollment and then determine your specific interest.

Upper level students also eligible to apply for internships with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI).

This degree can be completed in four years.

You can advance your education with programs in Biology,  MD, DO, PA, Nursing School, Medical Laboratory Science, DMD, PT, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine, Law School, Business Administration or Masters of Public Health. You can also teach at the elementary and secondary levels after earning a teacher licensure, or adjunct teach at the college level.

Set for success

CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

Student/faculty ratio

16:1

Washburn Biology provides

Well-respected program 

Strong departmental community 

Meaningful experiences: research and classroom 

Resources: Financial and academic support 

Qualities for success

Critical-thinking

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Communication and collaboration 

Forensics at Washburn

A student works on a computer

Digital forensics

Students work on a map of where bones were discovered.

Forensic anthropology

A chemistry professor and student talk in a lab

Forensic chemistry

KBI building where forensic students study

Forensic Investigation

Other Biology degrees

The biology department also offers other broad-based degrees in biology that prepare you for entering professional schools, including medical school and physician assistant programs. 

Other biology related degrees:

  • Environmental biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Biology secondary education

Forensic club

The club is open to majors and non-majors with an interest in forensic science!
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Biology clubs

The biology department offers several clubs to get involved in
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GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Biology

Department of Biology
Stoffer Science Hall, Room 202
Washburn University
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Phone: 785-670-2077
biology@washburn.edu

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