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SUNY Buffalo State University · Chemistry Department
Forensic Chemistry, B.S.
Overview
An on-campus Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry in the Chemistry department, with chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics coursework and a required forensic internship.
- Official program name
- Forensic Chemistry, B.S.
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ChemistrySource: chemistry.buffalostate.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: chemistry.buffalostate.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: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic Chemistry”)
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- Not verified
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Dedicated natural-science forensic chemistry degree.
Degree title names forensic chemistry; chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics foundation with forensic laboratory internship.
Source: chemistry.buffalostate.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: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship / practicum requiredSource: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Required internship (FOR412) in local forensic laboratories.Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Students need a foundation in chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics.Source: chemistry.buffalostate.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
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Chemistry (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2024Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- chemistry.buffalostate.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- chemistry.buffalostate.edu/forensic-chemistry-bs — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE 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
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