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    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and a concentration in Forensic Science


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.

augusta.edu/programs/chemistry-bs

Program Contact

Dr. Angie Spencer
706-667-4512
anspencer@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and 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
  • Academic Focus Area: Science and Mathematics [STEM]
  • CIP Code: 40.0501
  • Program Code: 1BS-CHEM

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

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