George Washington University

As part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ natural, mathematical and biomedical sciences programs, the forensic sciences program provides an understanding of the integration of forensic disciplines with the investigation of criminal activity, along with an overview of the analytical methods, procedures, equipment and data used by forensic specialists. Coursework emphasizes the identification and analysis of evidence as well as the interpretation and reporting of the results.

Forensic chemistry teaches students to be lab analysts in drug chemistry and trace evidence analysis to include analysis of hairs and fibers, glass and soil, ignitable liquids and explosive residues. With five full-time faculty members, GW now boasts the world’s largest group of forensic chemists located at a university. The department has also acquired mass spectrometers and a new laboratory to support chemistry and toxicology.