Overview

The Forensic Medicine program is offered by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine University.Our full master's degree program prepares you for the challenges of forensic medicine by helping you acquire a baseline of analytical and critical thinking skills. These skills will enable you to positively impact your community and the lives of your patients and their families.

Career options:

Accident scene investigator
Autopsy technician
Coroner
Forensic investigator
Legal consultant
Trauma
Emergency medicine
Psychiatric nurse
Sexual assault nurse examiner
Social services investigator and/or advocate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

forensic pathology

research design and methodology

Bioethics in Professional Practice

Law and Evidentiary Procedure

Capstone: Integrative Experience

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-04 00:00:00

More details

This academic program operates on a rolling admissions basis. The application closes on August 4 but an early application is highly recommended.

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Criminology View 152 other Masters in Criminology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

All candidates must have a 3.0 GPA or higher from a regionally accredited institution in order to gain admission. Applications are considered on an individual basis and the average GPAs of admitted candidates vary.
A bachelor’s degree with a science background. Candidates with a bachelor's degree lacking a science background can be admitted through the Pathway course.
One recommendation letter from either a faculty member or a current employer.
An autobiographical statement that should reflect a candidate’s understanding of the diverse field of forensics and prove a candidate’s readiness to take on the challenge of the required fieldwork.
A writing sample (preferably graded).
Copies of current professional, state or federal license, certificates or registration documents, if applicable

Tuition Fee

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International

21140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42280 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

21140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42280 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

21140 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42280 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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