Overview
Key facts
Drugs and their analyses are presented to the students through courses in medicinal chemistry and through the special topics course on the analysis of dosage forms of drugs. Trace evidence analysis is covered three courses:
- Trace Evidence (hair and fibers)
- Forensic Chemistry I (glass and soil)
- Forensic Chemistry II (paper, paint, ignitable liquids and explosive residues)
All George Washington University students concentrating in Forensic Chemistry are expected to complete research projects and to present their research results in the graduate seminar. Students concentrating in forensic chemistry are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one internship at a forensic science laboratory in the Washington, D.C. area.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundamentals of Forensic Science
- Ethics, Professional Responsibility, and Quality Assl
- Trace Evidence Analysis
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis
- Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists
- Statistics for Forensic Scientists
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Drug Analysis .
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Forensic Science Biochemistry View 117 other Masters in Forensic Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in chemistry or equivalent.
- Current Résumé
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Official Transcriptste.
Tuition Fee
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International
67525 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1825 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
67525 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1825 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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