Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Forensic and Toxicological Chemistry program at WCU cultivates chemistry professionals. Our students acquire a combination of fundamental chemical knowledge, basic forensic science concepts, laboratory and analytical chemical skills needed to analyze physical evidence, communication skills, and ethical principles and practices. Our graduates are well-prepared for graduate degrees and to become highly successful Forensic and Toxicological Chemists at an introductory level in crime or related laboratories.
Program Highlights
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One of the largest chemistry departments in the Philadelphia region
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All courses, including laboratories, are taught by faculty
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All permanent faculty have a doctoral degree and excel at teaching
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Research is undertaken as an essential extension of teaching
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Faculty research and publication opportunities with faculty mentors
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FEPAC accredited
What can I do with this degree?
Our graduates have an enviable record of placement in biochemistry-related fields or in graduate or professional school at the time of graduation. WCU graduates are successful in a variety of industries and can be found at local and international companies including:
- Merck
- Janssen
- Johnson & Johnson
- NMS Labs
- Dow
- Pfizer
- U.S. Army
In addition, many of our students have progressed to doctoral programs at prestigious graduate schools, such as:
- Columbia University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of California San Diego
- University of Washington
- Yale University