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Overview
This Forensic Science program from Florida International University 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.
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- This program is designed to meet the requirements of the DNA Advisory Board for DNA analysts in the Technical Leader position (for DNA track students) and meets the criteria of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) for Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) accreditation.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
32 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemistry Forensic Science Biochemistry View 582 other Masters in Chemistry in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® 149 (verbal)
149 (quantitative)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: Required, students who are accepted into the program normally have a 40% (149) or higher on their GRE verbal and quantitative scores
- Applicant Statement/Letter of Intent: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: Required, 3 Letters
- Additional Requirements:
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a natural science from an accredited college or University. A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology is the preferred degree
- Be accepted by a faculty sponsor
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International
18030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9015 USD per semester during 24 months. -
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18030 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9015 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
8202 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4101 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for West Miami
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
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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.
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