Bowling Green State University

West Chester University of Pennsylvania · Department of Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry
Overview
122-credit Bachelor of Science combining general, organic, analytical and physical chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics with forensic chemistry, forensic microscopy and chemical toxicology courses, laboratories and a forensic chemistry internship.
- Official program name
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Science · major: Forensic and Toxicological ChemistrySource: wcupa.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: wcupa.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: wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- West Chester, PASource: catalog.wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree (“Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry”)
- Required credits
- Minimum 122 creditsSource: catalog.wcupa.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-science BS in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry.
Chemistry-department major in forensic and toxicological chemistry with forensic chemistry, forensic microscopy and chemical toxicology courses and laboratories.
Source: wcupa.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: catalog.wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Capstone
- A chemistry seminar course fulfills the capstone requirement.Source: catalog.wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
- The curriculum lists an internship in forensic chemistry (4 credits) among the required courses.Source: catalog.wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Natural-science content
- Required general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physics, biology and calculus sequences.Source: catalog.wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Laboratory courses include forensic chemistry lab and organic, analytical and physical chemistry labs.Source: catalog.wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The program page states that the BS is accredited by FEPAC (the accreditation record is loaded separately from FEPAC's own list).Source: wcupa.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- The program page notes that thorough background checks are required in many forensic science positions.Source: wcupa.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 and Toxicological Chemistry (Bachelors), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2025Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- catalog.wcupa.edu/undergraduate/sciences-mathematics/chemistry/forensic-toxicological-chemistry-bs/ — Official catalog / bulletin, 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
- wcupa.edu/programs/undergrad/forensic-toxicological-chemistry/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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