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Forensic Science B.S.
Undergraduate Chemistry at UCF
Forensic Science is the profession which serves the scientific needs of the justice system. The program at UCF has been designed to provide the student with an educational background in the professional specialty of criminalistics. The principal job of the forensic scientist is to scientifically examine physical evidence gathered at the scene of a suspect criminal action. The criminalist may work on physical evidence such as blood, hairs, fibers, or pharmaceutical and clandestine dr ug preparations. Upon completion of an investigation the forensic scientist presents his findings in court. The goal of the Forensic Science program is to prepare students for this demanding profession.
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements may change from year to year. To insure that you are receiving accurate information, please choose the appropriate year from below. If your catalog year is not listed below. Please choose the 'UCF Catalog Index' link, then look up your degree requirements. (Your catalog year is the year you begin school at UCF or another State of Florida institution).
Undergraduate Contact Information
For information about the Undergraduate Forensic Science Program contact:
Trace Evidence Advisor:
Dr. Barry Fookes
Department of Chemistry, CH 117
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32618
Telephone: (407) 823-6205
FAX: (407) 823-2252
E-Mail: bfookes@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
DNA Biochemistry Advisor:
Dr. Jack Ballantyne
Department of Chemistry, CH 117
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 32618
Telephone: (407) 823-0163
FAX: (407) 823-2252
E-Mail: jballant@mail.ucf.edu
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