Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/ Master of Science in Forensic Science

Virginia Commonwealth University

The accelerated B.S. and M.S. program allows academically talented students to earn both the B.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in chemical science and the M.S. in Forensic Science with a concentration in forensic chemistry/drugs and toxicology in a minimum of five and a half years by completing approved graduate courses during the senior year of their undergraduate program. Students in the program may count up to 12 hours of graduate courses toward both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Thus, the two degrees may be earned with a minimum of 150 credits rather than the 162 credits necessary if the two degrees are pursued separately. Students holding these degrees will have both foundational work in chemistry and advanced training in forensic science through a combination of laboratory and classroom work and will have gained important professional development skills. The goal of the accelerated program is to significantly enhance the student’s qualifications to pursue a career in the forensic science field. Alternatively, students who distinguish themselves may be able to pursue advanced study in doctoral or professional studies on an accelerated timetable.

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