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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Science in Forensic Science preparing students for forensic science and analytical laboratories. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or forensic science, entry is in the fall term, and the catalog lists a 21-month completion.
Dedicated MS in Forensic Science with laboratory-based coursework.
Degree title names forensic science; chemistry, biology and laboratory-based coursework.
Source: uab.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.
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Application deadline
January 31 (later applications considered before July 30 if vacancies are available) · for Fall
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Source: catalog.uab.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), Full Accreditation” · since March 1, 2025Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
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