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Address 1: 1225 Center Drive
Address 2: PO Box 100484
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City: Gainesville
State: Florida
Zip/Postal Code: 32610
Country: United States

Program Location:: Distance Pathway/Online
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Distance Education Support Services
  Phone (Work): (352) 273-8691
  Email: ahc-dess@ufl.edu
- Name: Nancy Toffolo
  Title: Director of Distance Education Programs in Forensic Science
  Phone (Work): 352-273-8691
  Email: ntoffolo@ufl.edu
- Name: Amber (Roni) Militello
  Title: Program Coordinator
  Phone (Work): (352) 273-8691
  Email: ambershea@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 16, 2026
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
Link to Application: https://forensicscience.ufl.edu/apply/

Application Fee:: $30
Application Deadline Description::
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/


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Program Description
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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.

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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:: 233
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Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
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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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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: No

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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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Financial Support
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0
Type of financial support available:: Department or University Scholarship
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: 0
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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. 

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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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