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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Forensic Science
Area of study
Natural Science
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


The Master's in Forensic Science at FIU prepares graduates for careers in forensic science practice or advanced education in fields such as PhD or law. Highly ranked for research, the program has a strong retention rate and emphasizes original research through a report or thesis.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

This program is designed for science graduates interested in pursuing a science-based graduate curriculum that includes a research project and thesis completion under the direction of a faculty member. Practicing forensic scientists may take courses at FIU (and transfer up to six credits from another institution) and conduct the research project in their laboratory. The goal of this program is to graduate scientists who can work as forensic science practitioners conducting casework examinations or to provide advanced science education to students interested in continuing their education towards a PhD or another terminal degree such as a law degree.

  • A competitive program, 25 Master’s of Science in Forensic Science have been awarded since 2016.
  • Master of Science in Forensic Science ranked one of the best on-campus programs.
  • Ranked as best forensic masters for research in the country by Intelligent.com.
  • Students graduate in less than three years on average.
  • Program has a 100% retention rate for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years.
  • The Master of Science in Forensic Science consists of a minimum of 32 credits, including a report or thesis based upon the student's original research.
  • Students must take at least 32 credits and earn a grade of "C" or higher in all courses, with an average of 3.0 or higher.
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