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Forensic Chemistry

SHSU’s B.S. in Forensic Chemistry blends chemical analysis and criminal justice, training students to test evidence, maintain chains of custody, and present findings.

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

Lead In Forensic Chemistry

The B.S. in Forensic Chemistry at SHSU offers a unique integration of chemistry. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on lab instruction, students learn techniques in evidence testing, preservation, instrumental analysis, and courtroom testimony. Graduates are prepared for careers in government and private crime labs, or for graduate study in forensic science.

How Is Forensic Chemistry Different from Forensic Science?

While Forensic Science focuses broadly on crime scene investigation, Forensic Chemistry specializes in the chemical analysis of physical evidence. Students in this program gain advanced skills in chromatography, spectrometry, and trace analysis, enabling them to identify unknown substances and support criminal investigations with scientific precision.

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Students learn through hands-on experience in state-of-the-art Chemistry labs.

Where Chemistry Meets Justice

SHSU’s B.S. in Forensic Chemistry uniquely merges chemistry and criminal justice to train students for real-world forensic roles. This program emphasizes specialized lab techniques and professional preparation for crime labs, court testimony, or graduate study in forensic science.

  • Unique Forensic Focus

    As the first B.S. in Forensic Chemistry in Texas, SHSU’s program uniquely prepares students in chemical analysis and legal protocols to bridge science and justice.

  • Evidence Analysis

    Students gain laboratory experience in chromatographic and spectrophotometric techniques, quantitative analysis, and evidence preservation—mirroring real crime-lab workflows.

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Find Your Future Career

Graduates pursue roles like forensic chemists, crime lab analysts, criminalists, toxicology technicians, and lab expert witnesses in government and private sectors.

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Expert Chemistry Faculty

SHSU’s Forensic Chemistry faculty combine expertise in analytical chemistry and legal procedures, delivering mentorship through hands-on labs and real-world forensic training.

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