Rutgers University Graduate School-Camden 14 courses
A candidate for the Master's degree in Forensic Science must complete a total of at least 38 credits of graduate coursework. Up to 9 graduate credits in Forensic Science, Natural Science, or Engineering may be transferred from other institutions. Only one C or C+ and a maximum of 9 credits may be counted toward the 38 credits. To remain in good standing, students may only receive one C+ grade or lower during their course of study. Students who receive more than two C+ grades will be dismissed from the program. Please note that certain states require Forensic Chemists or related careers to have taken Quantitative Analysis or Analytical Chemistry. Students interested in careers in Forensic DNA Analysis should consult the DNA Advisory Board Requirements, which articulate that Forensic DNA Analysts must have the taken the following courses: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Recombinant DNA Technology, Population Genetics or Statistics, and Genetics.
M.S. Forensic Science
56:160:523 Statistical Methods in Chemistry (3 credits) or 56:121:520 Essentials of Biomathematics I (4 credits) 56:412:525 Forensic Theory and Policy (3 credits) 56:412:527 Forensic Pattern Evidence (3 credits) 56:412:526 Crime Scene Investigation (3 credits) 56:115:530 Forensic & Analytical Molecular Biology (3 credits) 56:115:531 Forensic DNA Laboratory (1 credit) 56:160:580 Forensic Chemistry (3 credits) 56:160:582 Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 56:160:584 Forensic Toxicology (3 credits) or 56:160:611 Fundamentals of Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacokinetics (3 credits) In addition, students must complete at least 6 credits of advanced courses from the list...
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