Overview

The College of Science offers two undergraduate degrees in Forensic Science: Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry.

Both degrees are very rigorous and contain at least 86 semester hours in science and mathematics. Many forensic scientists work in crime laboratories. For example, a forensic biologist usually specializes in DNA analysis or continues to medical school to pursue a career as a medical examiner; a forensic chemist analyzes non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances.

Marketable Skills

Forensic Science - Forensic Chemistry graduates at University of Texas El Paso analyze non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances. They also analyze drugs/controlled substances taken from scenes and people in order to identify and sometimes quantify these materials.

A strong background in chemistry and instrumental analysis and a good grounding in criminalistics are vital. An undergraduate degree in forensic science or a natural science is required for work in crime laboratories, with extensive coursework in mathematics, chemistry, and biology. More advanced positions, such as lab managers and supervisors, require a master’s degree. A Ph.D. is often preferred for advancement to positions such as lab director.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics

Psychology

Mechanics and Laboratory

Electromagnetism and Laboratory

General Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Forensic Science View 1744 other Bachelors in Chemistry 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

$65.00 application fee

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21164 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21164 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8508 USD / year

≈ 8508 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

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