The University of Albany's Department of Chemistry offers a forensic chemistry program, where students can earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in chemistry with a forensic chemistry emphasis. The M.S. track consists of 34 credits of course work, a forensic drug internship or practicum and a chemical research master's thesis. It generally takes two years to complete the program, which emphasizes the disciplines of chemistry, biology and computer science. Applied research is conducted within the department's main forensic laboratory center with six individual labs.
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, CH 122
Albany, NY 12222
518-442-4400
albany.edu
The Michigan State University's (MSU) School of Criminal Justice offers its M.S. in forensic science program with a concentration in forensic chemistry. The program consists of 38 credits emphasizing the areas of forensic biology, forensic chemistry and forensic anthropology. Students must also complete a master's thesis and are encouraged to present their research at annual meetings held by organizations in the field such as the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists Fall Meeting. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in both the M.S. program and the Ph.D. chemistry program, which will share credits among both degrees and require a master's thesis and doctoral dissertation.
University of Michigan
Forensic Science Program
560A Baker Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-7133
msu.edu
George Washington University's Department of Forensic Sciences in Washington D.C., offers degree programs with five concentration options, one of them in forensic chemistry. It is an M.S. forensic chemistry program that prepares students for careers in trace evidence analysis and forensic drug chemistry. Requirements include 36 credit hours of course work, research projects with presentations in a graduate seminar and a Master's Comprehensive Exam. Students are encouraged to participate in a forensic sciences practicum or internship through the school. Only students with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from an accredited university will be considered for admission.
George Washington University
Department of Forensic Sciences
2100 Foxhall Road, Northwest
Somers Hall-Lower Level
Washington, DC 20007
202-242-5758
gwu.edu