Overview

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry from Lake Superior State University work in forensic laboratories for federal, state, or local government agencies or in some cases, work for private investigative laboratories. Some graduates may also go on to pursue a graduate degree. Forensic chemists graduate having been trained on state-of-the-art instrumentation and in techniques that are industry standards.

The LSSU chemistry program has been approved by the American Chemical Society and may provide certified degrees in Chemistry, Chemistry in Secondary Education, Biochemistry Pre-Professional, and Forensic Chemistry. Students pursuing the ACS-certified degree will participate in an applied research project in close collaboration with faculty members to address meaningful chemical-based problems.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate proficiency in the following chemistry sub-disciplines: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.
Demonstrate readiness for employment as a laboratory forensic chemist, crime scene investigator or law enforcement laboratory chemist OR graduate or professional study.
With the guidance of a faculty mentor, develop a well-designed, well-executed, and clearly communicated research project that contributes to scientific knowledge in the field of Forensic Chemistry.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Quantitative Analysis
Instrumental Analysis
Inorganic Chemistry
Criminalistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Lake Superior State University operates on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sault Sainte Marie, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics Chemistry Forensic Science View 1910 other Bachelors in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Students will need to provide official transcript(s) evaluated by World Evaluation Service (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or SpanTran on a comprehensive course-by-course basis.
Proof of English proficiency
Students are required to purchase health and accident insurance through the university sponsored program – GEOBlue.
Students must verify the ability to pay for tuition, books, fees and living expenses for one academic year prior to the I-20 form being received.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15096 USD / year

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In-State

15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year

Living costs

Sault Sainte Marie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

More than 90% of full-time students receive aid.

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $8,000 are available to high school graduates and Michigan community college graduates. Students must be admitted to LSSU by March 1 for consideration.

LSSU participates in most federal and state financial aid programs.

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