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

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00

More details

The application processes for any PCOM academic program is on a rolling admissions basis and applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Criminology View 524 other Masters in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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 Fees

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

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Non-residents

22740 USD / year

≈ 22740 USD / year
Out-of-State

22740 USD / year

≈ 22740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22740 USD / year

≈ 22740 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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