Is there an undergraduate degree in forensic chemistry or environmental chemistry?
Currently, these programs are not offered at the University of Windsor. However, the best starting point for a career in forensic science or environmental science is an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry or biology. If you do not believe this, read this article from “The Economist”, or visit the websites for the American Association of Forensic Science (check the Employment section) for information on careers. The RCMP have a listing of academic requirements to work in forensic science: positions are available for chemists, biochemists and biologists, or people with a strong background in physical sciences – note, that there are no positions for someone with a degree in liberal-arts based forensic science. The wide variety of scientific knowledge and practical skills you obtain from the chemistry or biochemistry programs, coupled with available forensic science, criminology and environmental science electives (“electives” are optional courses), is the great way to progress
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