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MS in Forensic Science

Master'sMSDedicated degreeOn campusFEPAC-accredited

Overview

Thirty-two-credit Master of Science in Forensic Science with a research report or thesis, for applicants with a natural science bachelor's degree.

Official program name
MS in Forensic Science
Awarded degree
Master of Science · major: Forensic Science
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Degree level
Master's
Subject focus
Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Forensic type
Laboratory forensic scienceA natural-science degree built around chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis of evidence. Laboratory and prerequisite requirements are listed on the profile.
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
School
Location
Miami, FL
Subjects
Forensic Science — core of the degree
Required credits
A minimum of 32 credits including a report or thesis
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Duration
Not verified
Why this program is listed

Dedicated thesis-based Master of Science in Forensic Science for science graduates.

Dedicated thesis-based Master of Science in Forensic Science for science graduates.

Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules

Format and attendance

Formats, online delivery, campus visits, internships and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the school states it.
Formats offered
On campus
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Internship
Internship requirement: not verified
Study intensity
Not verified

Curriculum

Thesis

  • A research project and thesis under the direction of a faculty member are included.
    Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Natural-science content

  • Core courses include forensic chemistry, forensic biology and forensic analysis.
    Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Science prerequisites

  • Applicants hold a bachelor's degree in a natural science; chemistry or biology is preferred.
    Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Other

  • The page states the program is designed to meet the criteria for FEPAC accreditation.
    Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Careers and licensure

An academic degree and an occupational licence are different things.
  • Career and licensure statements. The page states students normally undergo a background check and that a criminal record or illicit drug history will usually disqualify applicants from the field.Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the school states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Prior degree
RequiredBachelor's degree in a natural science from an accredited institution.
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Minimum GPA
RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Statement / essay
RequiredApplicant statement or letter of intent.
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Recommendation letters
Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendation.
Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026

Tests

Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the school printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

  • Application deadline

    June 1 · for Fall

    The school does not print a year with this date.

    Source: gfjc.fiu.edu · verified October 24, 2026
    Year not printed

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.

Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Scholarships and funding

Awards published by the school for this program or for its level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; service scholarships require government service after graduation. Graduate funding guide

Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Accreditation

Two different things: the school's institutional accreditation, and FEPAC accreditation of this exact forensic science program.

Institutional accreditation

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

FEPAC program accreditation

Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Masters), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2026Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages and directories below. Last verified October 24, 2026.
  1. gfjc.fiu.edu/academics/ms-in-forensic-science/index.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
  2. DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  3. FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026

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