Why Forensic Science?
Employers recognize VCU’s forensic science program as a leading producer of highly skilled laboratory professionals.
With a degree in forensic science, you'll have a host of marketable technology-oriented, analytical laboratory skills that make you competitive on the national job market. You will be prepared for a versatile cross section of laboratory-based applied science careers including those in local, state and federal government laboratories, as well as those in private forensic laboratories, military/defense agencies, the intelligence community, human rights organizations, pharmaceutics and other private industries.
News
April 2, 2024
VCU students, faculty document oral history of the East Marshall Street Well Project
The Health Humanities Lab, a research lab at VCU’s Humanities Research Center, is conducting the project in collaboration with the Family Representative Council.
March 7, 2024
How I found my research: Jaelyn Jenifer hopes to be a ‘guardian of public health’
Undergraduate student researcher and aspiring forensic toxicologist studies medications used in the treatment of HIV infections.
Jan. 31, 2024
VCU forensic science professor receives ASPCA grant to support animal cruelty investigations
Christopher Ehrhardt’s lab is developing a test that could determine when animal DNA was left at a crime scene.
Forensic Science Spotlight
Study in our new STEM building
The new facility features a variety of unique learning environments for forensic science students, including a forensic sciences laboratory and a crime scene laboratory.
Meet Kendall
Kendall Gehring's interest in forensic science began after meeting a forensic archeologist excavating a pit at a Jamestown settlement. Read more about Kendall's favorite classes, favorite professors and the leadership position that is helping her share her love of forensic science.
Forensic Science Seminar Series
The Department of Forensic Science hosts a weekly seminar series each semester featuring presentations by faculty, crime laboratory staff, students and visiting lecturers. This seminar is open to the public and students have a chance to earn credit for attending.
Take a Tour
Each semester we offer tours designed for prospective high school and transfer students.