BS in Forensic Chemistry

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western Illinois University

Program Overview

Forensic chemistry deals with the application of chemistry to criminal investigation. In criminal cases, forensic scientists are often involved in the search for and examination of physical evidence that may become useful in establishing or excluding an association between someone suspected of committing a crime and the actual scene of the crime or victim. Such evidence might commonly include blood and other body fluids, hair, textile fibers, building materials (such as paint or glass), hand/rock, footwear, tool, tire marks, and flammable substances used to start fires.

Program Key Stats

$31300 (Annual Cost)



59 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Chemistry Teacher
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Geochemist
  • Hazardous Waste Chemist

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