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Forensic science is an interdisciplinary, applied science discipline that incorporate principles of biology, chemistry, engineering, physics and more. 

Forensic science practitioners are committed to serving criminal justice, social justice and public health systems with the application of sound scientific methodology. Forensic scientists are certified/licensed clinical laboratory professionals who analyze and interpret physical evidence from criminal, humanitarian and historical investigations – serving as objective advocates for evidence, victims, suspects and patients.

VCU's Department of Forensic Science is on the leading edge of forensic science education and research. As our own fully staffed, fully functional multidisciplinary department, we are uniquely qualified to prepare students for careers in the laboratory sciences. Our faculty and staff strive for academic excellence while focusing on building a strong culture of care for our students. As a student, you will have the opportunity to engage in a wealth of hands-on experiences, inside and outside of the classroom. VCU is one of few universities in the country and the only university in Virginia to have both undergraduate and graduate degree programs accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).