The University of Mississippi boasts undergraduate and graduate programs in forensic chemistry. The programs are accredited by the American Association of Forensic Science. Students take a variety of courses in criminal justice, chemistry and pharmacology.
University of Mississippi
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677
800-OLE-MISS
olemiss.edu
The University of Central Florida has a fully accredited forensic science program with two different tracks, the analysis track and the biochemistry track. Each track prepares students for careers as criminalists. The analysis track is situated in a strong theoretical basis in criminology and sociology, whereas the biochemistry track focuses primarily on chemical relationships in forensic data.
University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Orlando, Florida, 32816
407-823-2000
ucf.edu
Loyola University's Bachelor of Science program in forensic science prepares students for careers as criminalists. This program applies knowledge from varied areas, such as anthropology, biology and criminology; it stresses the importance of scientific ethics in investigation and analysis. The program is a minimum of 62 credit hours, and core general education courses are required before major requirements are met.
Undergraduate Admission Office
Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
800-262-2373
luc.edu
University of California at Davis offers a graduate program in forensic science; it's split in two plans. Plan I requires a full graduate thesis, whereas the alternate plan requires a smaller capstone project. Courses in statistics, advanced statistics, chemistry and calculus are required of all master's students. Students must hold a bachelor's degree in order to be considered for admission.
Forensic Science Graduate Program
1333 Research Park Dr.
Davis, CA 95618
530-754-4013
ucdavis.edu