University Of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, United States

The University of Central Oklahoma is a public university in Edmond, Oklahoma. It is the third largest university in Oklahoma, with almost 14,000 students and approximately 430 full-time and 400 adjunct faculty.

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science - Chemistry

The B.S. Forensic Science - Chemistry degree at the Forensic Science Institute combines a degree in Forensic Science with a degree in Chemistry. This program is FEPAC accredited. The block of specialized instruction in forensic science includes Forensic Chemistry & Lab, Forensic Microscopy & Lab, and Forensic Toxicology & Lab. These courses along with additional courses in Crime Scene Processing, Criminal Procedures, and a comprehensive curriculum in Chemistry prepares the student to enter a graduate degree program or a training program in a forensic or chemistry laboratory.

Curriculum

To complete the program, you have to complete another major in addition to 32 hours in the Forensic Science undergraduate program. You can earn either a dual degree or, if you already have a Bachelor's degree, you can earn the Chemistry degree by completing the 32 hours in our program.

Forensic Science - Chemistry career opportunities include:

  • Forensic Chemist
  • Forensic Toxicologist
  • Forensic Laboratory technician
  • Analytical Laboratory technician
  • Crime Scene Investigator
  • Entry into a law enforcement academy 
  • Forensic Pathologist (after completion of medical school)

https://www.uco.edu/programs/fsi/program-forensic-science-chemistry-major 

International Freshmen 

A freshman is a student who has never studied at another college or university. Most freshmen enter UCO immediately after completing high school; however, freshmen can be any age as long as they have never attended another college or university.

Admission Requirements

Admission to UCO is based on the completion of a rigorous secondary school curriculum demonstrated by a recognized certificate of completion that would qualify you for entrance into a university in your country. There are two methods for freshman admissions:

Option 1: Admission Based on Grades From High School

For this option, the SAT or ACT is NOT required for admission.
This option is for students who have already graduated, or will soon graduate, from an accredited high school. The student must show a minimum GPA of 2.70 or its equivalent in high school.

Note: Students who are admitted through the high school grades or GPA and do not meet the SAT/ACT test requirement will be required to take the Computerized Placement Test (CPT) prior to enrollment into classes. 

Option 2: Admission Based on SAT or ACT Results

This option is best for students who want admission before completing high school or do not meet the admissions requirements in option one. If you have taken the SAT or ACT, you may apply during your final year of high school. To be considered for admission, you must obtain:

  • SAT: 1030 or higher combined critical reading and mathematics score
  • ACT: 20 or higher composite score

Certain applicants may be required to provide SAT or ACT as admissions criteria.

Admission Documents 

Proof of English Proficiency - Undergraduate 

Submit one of the following to satisfy the requirement:

  • TOEFL - 61 IBT (Internet-based test) or 500 PBT (paper-based test);
  • IELTS - 5.5 overall band;
  • PTE Academic - 44;
  • iTEP Academic - 3.5; or,
  • Proof of 12 weeks of intensive English study at an approved ESL program in the U.S. after achieving a minimum TOEFL score of 460 (PBT) or 48 (IBT) or minimum IELTS overall band of 5.0 or or PTE Academic of 36 or iTEP of 3.0.

Note: Refer to UCO Office of Global Affairs for a list of approved ESL programs in the U.S. 

or to find out about an ESL program on UCO's campus.

UCO Institutional Code for TOEFL is 6091.

Phone: +1-405-974-2390
Fax: +1-405-974-3842
international@uco.edu

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SEVIS Transfer to UCO

If you are currently attending a high school in the U.S. and are holding an active SEVIS F-1 visa status, you will also be required to submit:

  1. Copy of F-1 visa stamp
  2. Copy of most recent Form I-20
  3. Copy of most recent Form I-94
  4. Completed SEVIS Transfer-In Form: The SEVIS Transfer-In Form allows for your SEVIS record (on I-20) to be released by your current institution and transferred to UCO. Your new UCO I-20 will not be created until your current school has completed this form and you have signed the release.

If you are currently attending a high school in the U.S. and are maintaining an active SEVIS J-1 visa status, you will also be required to submit:

  1. Copy of J-1 visa stamp
  2. Copy of most recent Form DS-2019
  3. Copy of most recent Form I-94

https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/oga/international-admissions/freshman 

Undergraduate applicants: UCO does not have application deadlines for undergraduate applications. For students unable to enroll for the semester applying for, the application will roll to the next semester.

Graduate applicants:

  • Fall semester: June 15
  • Spring semester: Oct. 15

https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/oga/faq#:~:text=Undergraduate%20applicants%3A%20UCO%20does%20not,Fall%20semester%3A%20June%2015 

Please send student details, documents and online application login credentials to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org without submitting the application.

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