Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forensic Science with a Concentration in Physical Evidence Undergraduate Programme By Virginia Commonwealth University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Forensic Science with a Concentration in Physical Evidence

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The physical evidence concentration requires an additional 31 credits in chemistry, criminal justice, forensic science and elective credits beyond the core requirements and is offered for those students who are interested in graduate study or careers in latent fingerprint examination, the analysis of impression evidence, as well as firearm and tool mark analyses. Students also will be prepared for work in private analytical laboratories. Learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the laws of criminal procedure and rules of evidence Demonstrate proper crime scene investigation and reconstruction Demonstrate ethical and professional duties and responsibilities of the forensic scientist Be able to apply basic principles and laboratory procedures of physics and chemistry to forensic science Demonstrate capabilities, use, potential and limitations of forensic laboratory theory and techniques

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The physical evidence concentration requires an additional 31 credits in chemistry, criminal justice, forensic science and elective credits beyond the core requirements and is offered for those students who are interested in graduate study or careers in latent fingerprint examination, the analysis of impression evidence, as well as firearm and tool mark analyses. Students also will be prepared for work in private analytical laboratories. Learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Demonstrate a basic understanding of the laws of criminal procedure and rules of evidence Demonstrate proper crime scene investigation and reconstruction Demonstrate ethical and professional duties and responsibilities of the forensic scientist Be able to apply basic principles and laboratory procedures of physics and chemistry to forensic science Demonstrate capabilities, use, potential and limitations of forensic laboratory theory and techniques

Admission Requirements

80+
6+
105+
53+
Other English Language Requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 PBT.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

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