Forensic Science, M.Sc. | Rutgers University | Camden, United States
24 months
Duration
30816 USD/year
30816 USD/year
18696 USD/year
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About

The Forensic Science program of Rutgers University offers a comprehensive program of study that leads to employment as a practitioner or admission to graduate/professional schools.

Overview

Students in the Forensic Science program of Rutgers University select an area of concentration and tune their schedules to reflect their personalized career goals.

Program highlights:

  • Hands-on Learning.  Student learn and practice forensic techniques that are in use daily at forensic laboratories around the country and well as the newest forensic technology.
  • Career Building Opportunities. Participation at conferences, events, and unique field experiences offer opportunities to network with professionals.
  • Specializations. Students can specialize in a particular sub-discipline by focusing their electives, laboratory experience, and research in that area. See ‘Our Research‘ and ‘Our Courses‘ for details

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Forensic Science: theory & policy 
  • Forensic Pattern Evidence
  • Forensic Science Symposium
  • Essentials of Biomathematics
  • Forensic Trace Evidence
  • Research in Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

49 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.3

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field from an accredited university; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required
  • Students applying to the program should have completed a course in Organic Chemistry with a laboratory component.  Other recommended courses include biochemistry, genetics, and analytical/instrumental chemistry. 
  • Submit one official transcript from each post-secondary school attended
  • Submit a Personal Statement and C.V. summarizing academic and professional achievements; the personal statement should address your interest in forensic science and your career objectives
  • Submit a Writing Sample that demonstrates your academic writing
  • Two letters of recommendation from university faculty members who know you well or from research/laboratory supervisors/investigators
  • Pay the application fee

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    30816 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 15408 USD per semester during 24 months.
  • National

    30816 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 15408 USD per semester during 24 months.
  • In-State

    18696 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 9348 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Camden

832 - 2048 USD /month
Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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United States
Bonita Jean Olson Memorial Scholarship
3000 USD
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12 Oct 2022
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226 countries
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10000 USD
Grant
06 Feb 2023
Deadline

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Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
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40000 AUD
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30 Sep 2023
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1500 USD
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12 Oct 2022
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29 Mar 2022
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22 Sep 2022
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31 May 2023
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27 Mar 2022
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24 Aug 2023
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01 Apr 2023
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30 Sep 2023
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226 countries
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Various benefits
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11 Oct 2022
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1000 USD
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28 Jun 2023
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225 countries / Merit-based
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100000 INR
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30 Oct 2022
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40000 AUD
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31 Mar 2022
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12 Oct 2022
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1000 USD
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