Department of Forensic Science

College of Humanities and Sciences

Current StudentsGive

Events

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Introduction to Firearm and Toolmark Identification Course

Dates: Monday, Mar 17, 2025 – Friday, Apr 25, 2025

The Department of Forensic Science is offering a 6-week-long asynchronous online course on the firearm and toolmark identification.

crime scene recreation room in the college of humanities and sciences stem building at v.c.u.

Crime Scene Photography Course

Dates: Monday, May 19, 2025 – Friday, May 23, 2025

Interested in a basic 40 hour Crime Scene Photography Course that offers a Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge at the end of the course?

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Forensic Firearms Identification Training Program

Dates: Monday, May 19, 2025 – Friday, Aug 8, 2025

The VCU Department of Forensic Science is offering a series of four in-person training courses in the summer of 2025.

Recurring Events

The following events occur on a regular basis throughout the year. Select the link of the event to see more information.

Forensic Science Seminar

A weekly seminar series each semester open to the public featuring presentations by faculty, crime laboratory staff, students and visiting lecturers

Department Tours

Tours designed for prospective high school and transfer students throughout each semester