BS in Forensic Chemistry

Help solve crimes — and build a more just society — by using chemistry to analyze evidence. Majoring in Forensic Chemistry will give you a solid background in chemistry, forensics, and criminal justice that you can apply in careers with police or fire departments, coroner’s offices, the military, the FBI or CIA, bomb squads, or private labs. You’ll learn the fundamentals of crime scene investigation and analyze blood and tissue samples to identify DNA or run toxicology screens. Understand how to verify the chemical composition of drugs taken as evidence and detect chemicals associated with explosives or toxic substances.

At St. Edward’s, you’ll learn how to research by joining a student-faculty research group and applying your knowledge in the labs of the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center. Graduate ready to use chemistry to uncover the truth and keep the public safe.

Founded in 1885, St. Edward’s is a nationally ranked Holy Cross university located in Austin, Texas. We educate undergraduate and graduate students' hearts and minds, so they are prepared to make a difference.

St. Edward’s University is a private, liberal arts Catholic university in the Holy Cross Tradition with more than 5,000 students. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward’s is a diverse community that offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to inspire students with a global perspective. St. Edward's has been recognized for 12 consecutive years as one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report and ranks in the top 15 of Best Regional Universities in the Western Region. St. Edward’s has also been recognized by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.