Forensic Science/Biochemistry

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Forensic Science/Biochemistry major

The Biochemistry/Forensic Science major is intended to prepare students for entry-level jobs in labs performing forensic analyses and for graduate work in Forensic Science.

The program also provides a good foundation for advanced degree work in chemistry, biochemistry, forensics, molecular or cell biology, or related technology fields.

The Biochemistry/Forensic Science major is intended to prepare students to obtain entry-level jobs in labs performing forensic analyses, go on to graduate work in Forensic Science, or provide a good foundation for advanced degree work in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, forensics, molecular or cell biology, or related technology fields.

In addition to a series of typical biology and chemistry courses, supporting work in math, physics, and forensics/criminal justice is required.

Transfer students are welcome and may be able to complete many of the required courses before entering this program. Students intending to seek entry-level forensic positions after graduation are strongly encouraged to enroll in an internship.

Students intending to seek entry-level forensic positions after graduation are strongly encouraged to enroll in an internship.

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Why Simpson College for Forensic Science/Biochemistry

Valuable Hands-On Experience

You will engage in hands-on experiences in the George Washington Carver Science Center, which features biotechnology facilities for building and using recombinant DNA, imaging systems for developmental biology, and a human cadaver lab.

Learn Essential Time Management Skills

I felt prepared [for dental school] because I was able to learn effective time-management skills from balancing my classes an extracurriculars at Simpson.

Brendan Owings '20

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