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Bachelor of Science - Forensic Chemistry

St. Edward's University

Austin campus — Austin, Texas, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 49,886
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Majoring in Forensic Chemistry will give students a solid background in chemistry, forensics and criminal justice that they can apply in careers with police or fire departments, coroner’s offices, the military, the FBI or CIA, bomb squads or private labs. Students will 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 how to detect chemicals associated with explosives or toxic substances. At St. Edward’s University, students will learn how to conduct research by joining a student-faculty research group and applying their knowledge in the labs of the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center. Graduates ready to use chemistry to uncover the truth and keep the public safe. Forensic Chemistry majors go on to a variety of careers and graduate schools from St. Edward’s University. Here’s a sample. Forensic scientist at the Texas Department of Public Safety Gas and chemical project manager at Freescale Semiconductors Project manager at NXP Semiconductors Master’s student at the University of Albany
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 49,886
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
15 November 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Austin campus

Austin, Texas, United States

3001 South Congress

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1885, St. Edward’s is a nationally ranked, liberal arts university in Austin, Texas. St. Edward’s aims to educate the hearts and minds of undergraduate and graduate students, so that they are prepared to make a difference. St. Edward’s offers a highly personalized university experience. From start to finish, students work one-on-one with a success coach to develop a personal roadmap for engaging fully in their St. Edward’s education. The University is made up of a diverse community represented by many faiths, nations and walks of life — and with partner universities across the globe...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.