Bowling Green State University

Virginia Commonwealth University · Department of Forensic Science
Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Overview
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science with 34 core forensic science credits and a concentration in forensic biology, forensic chemistry or physical evidence.
- Official program name
- Forensic Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: bulletin.vcu.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: bulletin.vcu.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: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Tracks / concentrations
- Forensic biology · Forensic chemistry · Physical evidenceSource: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Required credits
- A minimum of 120 credits, including 34 forensic science core credits and 27-28 concentration credits (forensic chemistry)Source: bulletin.vcu.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 laboratory-based forensic science degree in the Department of Forensic Science with forensic biology, forensic chemistry and physical evidence concentrations.
Dedicated laboratory-based forensic science degree in the Department of Forensic Science with forensic biology, forensic chemistry and physical evidence concentrations.
Source: bulletin.vcu.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: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Core forensic science courses include a survey of forensic science, scientific crime scene investigation and forensic microscopy.Source: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Core requirements include general chemistry, two semesters of organic chemistry with laboratories, and biological sciences with laboratories.Source: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Core courses pair biology and chemistry lectures with laboratory sections.Source: bulletin.vcu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accelerated options
- Accelerated B.S. and M.S. in Forensic Science allows up to 12 graduate hours to count toward both degrees.Source: bulletin.vcu.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
- 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, Concentrations in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Physical Evidence (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2012Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/forensic-science/forensic-science-bs-conc — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC 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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