Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Chemistry is a Bachelor program taught at Western Illinois University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry at Western Illinois University trains students to analyze physical evidence and toxicological specimens. Coursework covers crime scene investigation (CSI), expert testimony, and methods for analyzing evidence such as fingerprints, firearms, tool marks, glass, hair, fiber, drugs of abuse, dried body fluids, DNA, metals, paints, soils, fire accelerants, explosives, paper, and ink. It also covers analysis of toxicological specimens including blood, urine, saliva, sweat, hair, vitreous humor, stomach contents, and various tissues.

Students receive faculty training on modern instrumentation used in industry, academia, and government laboratories. Hands-on research experience is available for each student and can lead to funded trips to state and national scientific conferences and publication of journal articles with faculty. After graduation, placements include the FBI Crime Lab, Illinois State Police-Morton Forensic Science Center, and Monsanto Company.

The minimum requirements for admission in Forensic Chemistry at Western Illinois University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Western Illinois University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Western Illinois University as pre-requiste for admission in Forensic Chemistry.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wiu.edu/academics/majors/arts_and_sciences/forensic-chemistry.php

• FBI Crime Lab, Quantico, VA
• National Center for Drug Free Sport, Kansas City, MO
• Illinois State Police-Morton Forensic Science Center
• Monsanto Company, Muscatine, IA
• PhD placements at Texas A&M, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, and Purdue University

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.