Contact Information
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Institution Address:
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Address 1: Creative Works
Address 2: ATTN:  DESS
Address 3: 1115 NW 4th St Ste 100
City: Gainesville
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 32601
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Sarah Barker
  Title: Director Academic Student Support
  Phone (Work): 352-273-8691
  Email: dess@ahc.ufl.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: July 24, 2023
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
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Application Fee:: $30
Application Deadline Description::
The program admits students every fall, spring and summer term.  Specific deadlines for each term can be found here:  
https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/student-resources/critical-dates/

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Program Description
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Program Description:
A master’s degree in forensic science prepares students for careers in places such as DNA labs, medical examiner offices, law enforcement agencies, and clinical chemistry laboratories. Entirely online, our program is designed to meet the needs of today’s working professionals. The field of forensic science continues to grow and requires professionals with higher education. To meet the demands of the industry and to provide options for varying interests, we offer four areas to specialize your master’s degree.

The program offers four master's degree concentrations as well as four graduate certificates:

MS In Forensic Science
MS in Forensic DNA & Serology
MS in Forensic Toxicology
MS in Forensic Drug Chemistry
Graduate Certificate Forensic Death Investigation
Graduate Certificate Forensic DNA & Serology
Graduate Certificate Forensic Drug Chemistry
Graduate Certificate Forensic Toxicology

As a working professional, the program provides flexibility to work within busy schedules at your own pace. Completing a master’s degree in forensic science online is a fast and convenient way to pursue your educational and career goals. At UF, each course is made up of specific topic modules, supplemented with tools such as images, animations, case studies, and step-by-step instructions for gearing up and accessing UF library materials and e-journals. Students interact with teaching assistants, course instructors, and each other, using private course email, discussion boards, and live chat sessions.

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Institution Information
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Is your institution public or private?: Public
Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall, Spring, Summer
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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 32
Required Rotations:: Not Required
Seminars:: Not Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Not Required
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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: Distance Pathway/Online
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Forensic Science
- Forensic DNA & Serology
- Forensic Drug Chemistry
- Forensic Toxicology

Area(s) of Study:: Biochemistry, Biological Science, Chemical Science, Drug Metabolism, Forensic Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Toxicology
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Forensic Toxicology is a  a joint degree program offered by the College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 380
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Last 5 academic years-estimated average years of study to graduation:: 2.3
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GRE and Other Tests
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL or IELTS
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Letters of Recommendation
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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0
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Detailed application instructions can be found here: https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/apply/

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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0
Type of financial support available:: None
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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