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Submission Number: 318
Submission ID: 318
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Submission URI: /publishedsurvey

Created: Wed, 06/03/2020 - 12:07
Completed: Tue, 07/29/2025 - 15:11
Changed: Mon, 08/04/2025 - 11:48

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Language: English

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Current page: Complete
Submitted to: Published Survey

Contact Information

100% Online and Asynchronous | No GRE Required
1225 Center Drive
PO Box 100484
Gainesville
Florida
32610
United States
Distance Pathway/Online
Yes

Program Application Deadline

July 16, 2026
Yes
No
https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/apply/
$30
The UF online graduate program admits students every fall, spring and summer term. Specific deadlines for each term can be found here: https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/resources/critical-dates/
Yes

Program Description

Whether you're looking to move up in your current role or pivot into a new area of forensic science, the University of Florida’s online graduate program is designed with working professionals in mind. As the oldest and largest online graduate program in forensic science in the United States, we offer a trusted, flexible, and academically rigorous path to career advancement.

Choose a Master's degree in:
Forensic Science
Forensic DNA & Serology
Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Drug Chemistry

or earn a Graduate Certificate in:
Fundamentals of Forensic Science
Forensic Death Investigation
Forensic DNA & Serology
Advanced Forensic DNA Technology
Forensic Drug Chemistry
Forensic Toxicology

Our curriculum is built around real-world applications and includes interactive modules, case studies, animations, and access to extensive digital resources through the UF library system. You’ll engage with expert faculty, teaching assistants, and fellow students through discussion boards, live chats, and private course messaging. Our focus is on creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Join a program that’s not only flexible and convenient but also respected nationwide. With a degree or certificate from UF, you’ll be equipped to pursue roles in DNA labs, medical examiner offices, law enforcement agencies, and clinical chemistry laboratories.
Yes

Institution Information

Public
Yes
Fall, Spring, Summer
Yes

Degree Requirements

32
Not Required
Not Required
Required
Not Required
Not Required
Yes

Degree Information

Distance Pathway/Online
  • Forensic Science
  • Forensic DNA & Serology
  • Forensic Drug Chemistry
  • Forensic Toxicology
Biochemistry, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Drug Metabolism, Forensic Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Toxicology
Forensic Toxicology is a a joint degree program offered by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Yes

Program Statistics

Yes
233
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
Yes
Last academic year-graduates job placement:
Yes

GRE and Other Tests

No
TOEFL or IELTS
Yes

Letters of Recommendation

No
Yes

Other Admission Requirements

3.0
3.0
Detailed application instructions can be found here: https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/apply/
Yes

Financial Support

0
Department or University Scholarship
0
The University of Florida is proud to offer one of the most competitive tuition rates among online programs in forensic science. Program costs, including information about available scholarships, can be found here: https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/about/program-costs/

All non-degree, graduate certificate, and master’s degree students are eligible to receive benefits from the G.I. Bill or V.A. Tuition Assistance.
Yes

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Yes