Overview

What does it take to crack a criminal case? More often than not, it’s forensic evidence gained through meticulous testing done in the lab.

Program Goals and Objectives

The goal of the Towson University Forensic Chemistry Program is to prepare students for positions as working scientists in business, industry and government careers and/or to prepare them for an advanced degree program. The program combines social science, chemistry, biology, mathematics and specialized forensic science coursework to provide students with scientific training in major areas of forensic science. The program is based on an application-focused curriculum that provides students development of laboratory skills.

The Forensic Chemistry Program is based on major learning goals, including mastery of course content, laboratory knowledge and skill development, data interpretation, written and oral communication skills and information technology with the following learning objectives.

Students will develop a strong foundation in science using scientific and laboratory problem solving skills

Students will develop an understanding of the principles of crime scene investigation, evidence collection, preservation and chain of custody

Students will receive hands-on training in laboratory methodologies used in forensic analysis

Students will understand the importance of the interaction between science, law enforcement and the legal profession

Students will develop written and oral communication skills for presentation of analytical findings and courtroom testimony

Students will understand the importance of ethics in forensic science

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Forensic Chemistry

Professional Practices In Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Students who apply after the Regular Decision deadline, 1st February, are reviewed on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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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

Submit your bachelor's degree application and $45 fee online.
Submit your secondary and post-secondary academic record(s).
Submit test results of English proficiency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31332 USD / year

≈ 31332 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12186 USD / year

≈ 12186 USD / year

Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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Program Goals and Objectives

Programme Structure

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Duration

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