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Dec 17, 2024
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2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and a concentration in Forensic Science
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Program Overview
The AU chemistry program is nationally accredited with students having the option of obtaining an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree. The forensic science concentration emphasizes chemical and biochemical analysis applicable to both forensic labs as well as more broadly. Research labs and industrial quality control labs also have a high demand for analysis and provide many good employment opportunities. This concentration provides a flexible curriculum to allow students to customize their education to suit their career aspirations. This flexibility is well-suited for students completing pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-pharmacy requirements. Major electives provide breadth of experience through coursework in biology as well as non-science courses in judicial process or communications to complement a rigorous chemistry curriculum. Coursework in judicial process is important for a forensic scientist, and advanced communications skills are universally valued by employers.
https://www.augusta.edu/scimath/chemistryandphysics/forensicscience.php
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Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression & Graduation Requirements
- A minor is not required for this degree.
- Completion of ACS Diagnostic of Undergraduate Chemistry Knowledge Exam with a minimum score of 25 correct.
Program Information
| Program Length: 4 Years |
| CIP Code: 40.0501 |
| Program Code: 1BS-CHEM |
| Major Code: CHEM |
| Concentration Code: FORS |
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Core Areas A - E: 42 Hours
For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .
Lower-level Requirements: 6-7 Hours
Includes spillover hours from Area F
Major Concentration: 26 Hours
Major and Upper Division Electives: 17 Hours
Choose 2 CHEM, 1 BIOL and 1 non-science course from the list below. Choose other courses from the list to total a minimum of 17 credit hours.
Free Electives: 10-11 Hours
Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours
Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.
Total Hours for the Degree: 124 Hours
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