BS Chemistry: Forensic Chemistry

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Southeast Missouri State University

Program Overview

Forensic science uses scientific principles to assist our criminal justice system through ballistics, crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, forensic toxicology, fingerprint analysis, forensic drug analysis, and digital forensic analysis. Forensic chemists typically analyze non-biological evidence and controlled substances found at crime scenes or taken from crime suspects.

You’ll use a variety of sophisticated lab techniques, including gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, microscopy, spot testing and mass spectroscopy and apply knowledge from diverse areas, such as chemistry, biology, and genetics, to help solve crimes.The forensic chemistry option prepares you for a career in chemistry, toxicology, forensic science, and law enforcement as a chemist, scientist, or crime scene investigator.

Program Key Stats

$16395 (Annual cost)

Aug Intake : 1st JulJan Intake : 1st Nov


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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Chemist
  • Science Communicator
  • University Lecturer
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Formulation Chemist
  • Medicinal Chemist

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