Bowling Green State University
University of Central Florida · Department of Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
UCF's BS in Forensic Science is offered in the Department of Chemistry with Chemistry and Biochemistry tracks, a forensic core with laboratory courses, and a capstone or research methods course.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: ucf.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: ucf.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: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- University of Central Florida — Department of ChemistrySource: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- Chemistry Track · Biochemistry TrackSource: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- 120 total undergraduate credit hoursSource: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- 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 BS in Forensic Science (Chemistry and Biochemistry tracks) in the Department of Chemistry.
Forensic Science degree with chemistry and biochemistry tracks and a laboratory forensic core.
Source: ucf.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: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Capstone
- Capstone requirement: Forensic Science Capstone (3) or Research Methods in Forensic Science (3).Source: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Basic core includes biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics courses (course codes listed).Source: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Forensic laboratory courses include Trace Evidence Lab and Forensic Analysis of Controlled Substances Lab.Source: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
- Career and licensure statements. Page states that background checks similar to those for law enforcement officers are likely a condition of employment.Source: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.5 — Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in prerequisite, core and elective courses; C or higher in eachSource: ucf.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
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Undergraduate, in-state | $212.28 | per creditCalculated tuition$25,473.60 = 120 credits × $212.28 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ucf.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Undergraduate, out-of-state | $891.07 | per creditCalculated tuition$106,928.40 = 120 credits × $891.07 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: ucf.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
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
- 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, 2025Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- 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
- ucf.edu/degree/forensic-science-bs/biochemistry/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- ucf.edu/degree/forensic-science-bs/chemistry/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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