BS in Forensic Science
The B.S. in Forensic Science at Loyola University Chicago is fully accredited by FEPAC - The Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission. Learn more about FEPAC on their website. The curriculum focuses heavily on natural and physical sciences, which prepares students for a variety of forensic science and related careers. In addition to fulfilling major requirements, students are required to complete the CORE curriculum and other requirements. Please visit the College of Arts & Sciences College Requirements for more information.
Program Content and Sensitive Topics
The Forensic Science Program curriculum, by its very nature, includes sensitive topics such as drug overdose, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual violence, domestic violence, postmortem forensic toxicology, homicides, and other violent crime. Our faculty endeavor to handle these topics with the appropriate respect, professionalism, gravity, and discretion. However, students should be aware that these and other topics involving criminal behavior are covered in numerous courses throughout the curriculum. Some courses also include in-depth discussion and case studies.
Degree Requirements
Updated 30 Mar 2024
The B.S. in Forensic Science at Loyola University Chicago is fully accredited by FEPAC - The Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission. Learn more about FEPAC on their website. The curriculum focuses heavily on natural and physical sciences, which prepares students for a variety of forensic science and related careers. In addition to fulfilling major requirements, students are required to complete the CORE curriculum and other requirements. Please visit the College of Arts & Sciences College Requirements for more information.
Program Content and Sensitive Topics
The Forensic Science Program curriculum, by its very nature, includes sensitive topics such as drug overdose, drug-facilitated sexual assault, sexual violence, domestic violence, postmortem forensic toxicology, homicides, and other violent crime. Our faculty endeavor to handle these topics with the appropriate respect, professionalism, gravity, and discretion. However, students should be aware that these and other topics involving criminal behavior are covered in numerous courses throughout the curriculum. Some courses also include in-depth discussion and case studies.