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CIP PROGRAM: 40.0510
Forensic Chemistry.

Summary: A program that focuses on the application of chemical techniques and instrumentation to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence to aid in criminal investigations. Includes instruction in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry; biochemistry; forensic toxicology; instrumental analysis; crime scene processing; criminal investigation; forensic laboratory technology; and applicable law.

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 5 164 6
2021 5 220 5
2022 6 230 11
2023 2 300 16
2024 4 306 27
Change -60.00% +82.93% +166.67%

Related CIPs

40 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
40.05 Chemistry.
40.0501 Chemistry, General.
40.0502 Analytical Chemistry.
40.0503 Inorganic Chemistry.
40.0504 Organic Chemistry.
40.0506 Physical Chemistry.
40.0507 Polymer Chemistry.
40.0508 Chemical Physics.
40.0509 Environmental Chemistry.
40.0510 Forensic Chemistry.
40.0511 Theoretical Chemistry.
40.0512 Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics.
40.0599 Chemistry, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Forensic Chemistry.