Overview

The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Forensic DNA and Serology) is provided by the College of Pharmacy. You can start with a course or two, then continue on to earn the full master's degree later.

The programme

The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Forensic DNA and Serology) program delivered by University of Florida is designed to meet the guidelines set out by the FBI National Standards education requirements for DNA Technical Leaders and Supervisors. This program may be of interest to those currently working or seeking employment in the following areas:

Law enforcement agencies
Military services
Medical professions
Crime laboratories
High school and College science teachers

Upon completion of the program, your diploma will state Master of Science in Pharmacy issued by the Graduate School of the University of Florida. Your transcripts will read Master of Science in Pharmacy, graduation date, major Pharmaceutical Sciences, concentration Forensic DNA and Serology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Evidence and Serology

Blood Distribution and Spatter

Applied Statistics for Data Analysis

Laboratory QA/QC

Forensic Analysis of DNA

Forensic Immunology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-08 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

Pharmacy Molecular Sciences Genetics View 16 other Masters in Genetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in any academic discipline (Pharmacy background not required) from a regionally accredited institution

3.0 or better GPA in upper division undergraduate coursework

A statement of purpose must be submitted. There is a section for this information in the UF graduate application (step 2 of the application instructions).

A current resume or CV, in MS Word or PDF format. The file may be emailed to dess@ahc.ufl.edu or attached as part of the UF graduate application.

Acceptable Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score*

150 verbal / 150 quantitative; 300 combined

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31872 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31872 USD / year

≈ 31872 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12740 USD / year

≈ 12740 USD / year

Funding

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