Master of Science in Forensic Science - Molecular Biology
Program Description
The M.S. Forensic Science - Molecular Biology degree is a research-oriented, thesis-required graduate degree program. Students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of graduate level work consisting of: A core of 30 hours--which includes six hours of thesis research or three hours of graduate capstone plus an additional three hour guided elective.
Students who successfully obtain a M.S. in Forensic Science - Molecular Biology will apply the scientific method to forensic science problems, critically review and interpret forensic science literature, develop well-reasoned, scientifically sound hypotheses, design experiments to test hypotheses, statistically analyze and interpret data, and communicate forensic science information clearly, concisely, logically and accurately to the general public both orally and in writing.
Admission Requirements
- The bachelor's degree must be from an accredited institution. Transcripts must show a minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA and completion of nine undergraduate hours and other prerequisites (if any), as determined by the graduate program adviser: FRSC 3043 Crime Scene Processing; STAT 2103 Introduction to Statistics for the Sciences; and FRSC 2503 Introduction to Forensic Science. In addition, in order to meet the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories, students will be required to complete (if not already completed) course work in Genetics and Biochemistry. These courses may be completed during the first year of the graduate program; and,
- Applicants must satisfy one of the following to be considered for admission: 1) A GRE score with a preferred minimum 50th percentile ranking (quantitative and verbal sections), 2) 2+ years of professional experience in Forensic Science or similar field, or 3) An undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or greater in a relevant degree program.
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
Remarks:
- I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $25,100.
- Yearly tuition fee is given.