Bowling Green State University

Overview
An on-campus Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry of about 124 credit hours with chemistry, biology, physics, calculus and forensic science courses and a research or internship experience.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic ChemistrySource: washburn.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: washburn.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: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Topeka, KS
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic Chemistry”)
- Required credits
- about 124 credit hoursSource: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 4 years possible with some summer coursesSource: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
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 BS in Forensic Chemistry.
Degree titled forensic chemistry; chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, statistics, forensic chemistry and crime scene investigation courses.
Source: washburn.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: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Students complete research or an internship.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Courses in chemistry, biology, physics, calculus, statistics, forensic chemistry and crime scene investigation.Source: washburn.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Training on specialized instruments and techniques in the KBI Forensic Science Center laboratory.Source: washburn.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 — Traditional undergraduate courses, per credit hour (on campus)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $378 | per credit · Fall 2026, Spring 20Calculated tuition$46,872 = 124 credits × $378 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: washburn.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
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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
- washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/forensics/forensic-chemical-science.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- washburn.edu/academics/college-schools/forensics/index.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- washburn.edu/student-life/business-office/tuition-fees.html — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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