Overview

Designated by the Council of Graduate Schools as a Professional Science Master’s (nicknamed the “science MBA”), the master’s in forensic science combines chemistry, biology and mathematics to give you advanced scientific and laboratory training. Forensic Science is offered at Towson Universiyty.

Key facts

Classes emphasize a molecular biology-based approach with a focus on DNA analysis, providing a comprehensive and in-depth study of the major areas of forensic science, including crime scene investigation and physical evidence analysis.

You’ll learn to apply your knowledge of analytical chemistry, molecular biology, population genetics, forensic biology and DNA technologies to the laboratory, gaining superior skills in instrumental methods, microscopy and materials analysis. You’ll also study quality assurance and the ethical and legal issues related to the profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Science And Law

Forensic Molecular Biochemistry

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Serology

Dna Technologies

Advanced Dna Technologies

Graduate Seminar For Forensic Science

Chemistry Of Dangerous Drugs

Forensic Microscopy

Death Analysis In Forensic Science

Forensic Analytical Methods

Forensic Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

37 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A B.S./B.A. in biological sciences, chemistry or forensic chemistry from a regionally accredited college or university* is required for full admission. Students with a B.S. in a natural science with general chemistry, organic chemistry, general physics, general biology, analytical chemistry, statistics, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics can be considered for admission.
A GPA of 3.00 in previous science course work and an overall GPA of 3.00 are required for full admission. All GPA calculations for admissions are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. Students having a GPA of 2.75-2.99 may be given conditional admission. Full admission will be granted after students achieve a GPA of 3.00 in their first 9 graduate units taken at Towson University.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49395 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49395 USD / year

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In-State

27343 USD / year

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Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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