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The University of Tampa · Chemistry and Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
Natural-science Bachelor of Science in forensic science with a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics, forensic chemistry and toxicology courses with laboratories, and a seminar or internship.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · 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: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · 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: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Tampa, FLSource: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- 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 laboratory-science BS in Forensic Science.
Chemistry and biochemistry department major with biology, chemistry, physics, forensic chemistry and toxicology courses with laboratories.
Source: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · 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: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Students complete a forensic science seminar or internship, or a research and chemical communication capstone pair.Source: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Required general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and general physics sequences with laboratories.Source: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology courses each have a laboratory course.Source: ut.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The program page states that the BS in Forensic Science is accredited by FEPAC (the accreditation record is loaded separately from FEPAC's own list).Source: ut.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
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time tuition (12-18 credit hours)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $34,716 | per academic year · 2026-2027Source: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Mandatory fees (full-time undergraduate)
- $2,544 per academic yearMandatorySource: ut.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2026Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- ut.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/catalog/undergraduate-catalog/college-of-natural-and-health-science — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences/chemistry-and-biochemistry/majors-and-minors — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ut.edu/admissions/tuition-and-costs — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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