
SUNY Buffalo State University · Chemistry Department
Forensic Science, M.S.
Overview
A 31-credit Master of Science in Forensic Science with a 17-credit forensic science core, electives and a thesis or project option; fall admission only.
- Official program name
- Forensic Science, M.S.
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: chemistry.buffalostate.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: chemistry.buffalostate.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: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 31 total required credit hoursSource: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated natural-science forensic science master's degree.
Degree title names forensic science; graduate forensic science laboratory courses, thesis or project.
Source: chemistry.buffalostate.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
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis and non-thesis options
- Thesis option (8 credit hours) or project option (4 credit hours).Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Science prerequisites
- At least 48 credit hours of college science and mathematics, including general and organic chemistry with laboratory, analytical chemistry, biology, genetics and molecular biology or biochemistry.Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
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
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 2.75 — Minimum GPA 2.75 for all courses and 2.90 for chemistry and biology courses.Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required3 letters — Three letters of recommendation and statement of intent.Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- Required$65 — $65 nonrefundable application fee.Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- Other test
- Not requiredGeneral GRE testSource: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
July 15th for domestic students · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026 - Year not printed
International applicants
May 15th for international students · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tuition and fees
Tuition for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Scholarships and funding
Graduate assistantship Assistantship
Tuition and some fees waived, basic health insurance and a monthly stipend.
Eligibility: Selected admitted students; selection generally based on GPA and courses taken.
Duties: About 20 hours per week including teaching lab classes.
Source: chemistry.buffalostate.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
Sources and verification
- chemistry.buffalostate.edu/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- chemistry.buffalostate.edu/forensic-science-ms — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
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