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Indiana University-Indianapolis
A 30-credit-hour master's in forensic science with a two-year thesis option and a non-thesis option completed in about one year; students apply to forensic biology or forensic chemistry.
Dedicated laboratory-science MS in Forensic Science (thesis and non-thesis options).
Dedicated forensic science master's with thesis and non-thesis options and forensic biology or forensic chemistry concentrations.
Source: bulletin.iu.edu · verified October 24, 2026We 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
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
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
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We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Application deadline
December 15 of the year you wish to start (full-time thesis M.S., Fall matriculation) · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: bulletin.iu.edu · verified October 24, 2026Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Masters), Thesis Option). Concentrations in Forensic Biology and Forensic Chemistry (Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2026Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
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