Bowling Green State University

Ohio University · Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry
Overview
Chemistry-department Bachelor of Science with 48 semester hours of chemistry coursework, including forensic chemistry courses with laboratories, plus mathematics, physics and law enforcement technology requirements.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ChemistrySource: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Laboratory forensic scienceA natural-science degree built around chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis of evidence. Laboratory and prerequisite requirements are listed on the profile.Source: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Athens, OHSource: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic Chemistry”)
- Required credits
- Minimum of 124 semester hoursSource: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Full degree from first-year entry. Open to applicants without prior college credit (freshman admission).
Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026Why this program is listed
Dedicated laboratory-science BS in Forensic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Chemistry-department major in forensic chemistry with analytical, organic and forensic chemistry laboratory courses.
Source: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Natural-science content
- 48 semester hours of chemistry coursework including general, analytical, organic, physical and inorganic chemistry.Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Forensic chemistry courses have laboratory components (for example a forensic chemistry I lab on arson, explosives and DNA).Source: catalogs.ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The program page states that the forensic chemistry program is accredited through FEPAC (the accreditation record is loaded separately from FEPAC's own list).Source: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
Admissions
- Other requirement
- Not requiredNo requirements beyond university admission and transfer requirementsSource: ohio.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Chemistry (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2023Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- catalogs.ohio.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=104&poid=34146&returnto=10964 — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
- ohio.edu/cas/chemistry/undergraduate/forensic-chemistry — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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