Forensic Science Master's Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, the following requirements must be met by all applicants:

1. A bachelor's degree in natural science, forensic science, or equivalent from an accredited college or university. 
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all undergraduate coursework. 
3. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. 
4. Pre-requisite Coursework:

• Fundamentals of Chemistry (including laboratories)
• Organic Chemistry or Survey of Organic Chemistry (including laboratories)
• Biology (including laboratories)
• Physics (including laboratories)
• Calculus | Applied Calculus
• Statistics | Bioinformatics

Additional Requirements

• Personal statement (1-2 pages) detailing your interest in forensic science, relevant experiences, and career goals.
• Writing sample in a peer-reviewed publication where the applicant was the lead author (of, at most, three authors) or a 1-2-page essay demonstrating analytical and writing skills on any forensic science related topic.
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers familiar with your academic or professional work.
• Upon receipt and evaluation of the application package, suitable candidates may be invited for a final interview with the graduate committee.

Degree Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 42 credit hours.
2. At least one-half of the credits must be at or above the 500-level.
3. A maximum of one-fourth of the credit hours may be transferred from another institution.
4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0

Non-Thesis Option

Thesis Option