Forensic chemistry/trace
Admission requirements
In addition to the M.S. in Forensic Science general admission requirements, applicants to the forensic chemistry/trace track should have a minimum of nine semester credits or equivalent of upper-level chemistry course work. This may include, but is not limited to, courses in physical chemistry, instrumental analysis, quantitative analysis and/or inorganic chemistry.
Degree requirements
The forensic chemistry/trace track requires a minimum of 15 additional credit hours beyond the core course work for a total of 42 credit hours. See General degree requirements for the core curriculum.
In addition to the core curriculum, the following courses are required for the forensic chemistry/trace track:
| FRSC 565 Scientific Crime Scene Investigation (lecture/laboratory) | 3 |
| FRSC 681 Analysis of Fire Debris and Explosives (lecture/laboratory) | 3 |
| FRSC 682 Forensic Analysis of Paints and Polymers (lectures/laboratory) | 3 |
| Electives* | 6 |
| * Electives must be selected with academic adviser; at least one elective must be a graduate-level chemistry course. | |