Chemistry with a concentration in Forensics, BSCHM

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry qualifies you to be a professional chemist, and the Forensics concentration will allow you to earn a certificate in forensic science.

The BS in Chemistry with the Forensic Science concentration is a FEPAC-accredited degree designed to enable students to begin careers in forensic laboratories. Completion of the program requirements while pursuing this concentration will result in a UNT Forensic Science certification.

This degree is only for chemistry majors that have been accepted into the UNT Forensic Science program.

Degree requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in chemistry with a forensics concentration must meet the following requirements.

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 36 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum requirements in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Science degree requirements (excluding foreign language and natural and life sciences). The laboratory science requirement is satisfied only by physical sciences.

Major requirements

45 hours of Chemistry, including:

Plus 9 additional hours:

BIOC 4540 - Biochemistry I (to satisfy ACS certification requirements)
CHEM 4351 - Forensic Chemistry
CHEM 4900 - Special Problems
or
CHEM 4912 - Undergraduate Research Capstone Experience

Note

CHEM 4940 may not be used to meet degree requirements for the chemistry major.

Other course requirements

Minor requirements

A biology minor is required. 22 hours of Biology courses. Must be completed with a C or better.

Other requirements

Students must maintain a GPA of 2.75 of better, with a C or better in all forensics science courses and organic chemistry.

Forensic science requirements

FSAT exam required. Some courses apply towards 2 requirements.