Overview

Key facts

The M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences at Syracuse University may serve as a post-baccalaureate program for pre-medical students who wish to enhance their academic credentials for admission to medical school. The degree is very well suited for careers in forensic pathology or forensic toxicology. The degree requires 36 credits, as outlined below.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Define the field of forensic science and describe how it overlaps with their particular interests

2. Describe the relationship and interplay between forensic science and the legal system

3. Explain the importance of ethical standards and describe the means through which such standards are upheld in forensic science4. Demonstrate how biological evidence is analyzed in a laboratory, including presumptive testing and confirmatory testing with various techniques and instruments

5. Explain the goals and methods of forensic pathology and forensic toxicology and the interplay between them

6. Employ statistical methods and evaluate statistical results to solve problems in forensic science and to communicate findings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Forensic Science

Statistics for Forensic Science

Special Topics in Advanced Forensics

Forensic Pathology

Forensic Toxicology

Principles of Human Toxicology

Human Osteology

Anthropology of Death

Bioarchaeology

Biochemistry

Biology of Cancer

Developmental Biology

Cellular Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedicine Biology Forensic Science View 357 other Masters in Biomedicine in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application forms
Application fee (non-refundable)
Official transcript
Letters of recommendation (as required by the program you’re applying to)
Personal statement
Résumé
Portfolio (if required by your program)
Writing sample (if required by your program)
GRE or MCAT
Official TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students only)
Military transcripts (for currently serving or veteran)

Tuition Fee

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International

32436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 12 months.
National

32436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

32436 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32436 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Syracuse

935 - 1370 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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