
Master of Science in Forensic Science
Overview
A 42-credit master of science in forensic science with a required thesis and natural-science admission prerequisites.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Forensic Science
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: newhaven.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: newhaven.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: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- West Haven, CT
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 42 total creditsSource: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- FallSource: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in forensic science with a required thesis.
Source: newhaven.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: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis
- A thesis is required.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Science prerequisites
- Applicants should have two semesters of lab-based general chemistry, two of lab-based organic chemistry, and instrumental analysis.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Laboratory components
- Page describes concentrated study in the program's laboratories.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- The page lists accreditation by FEPAC.Source: newhaven.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 3.3 — A minimum GPA of 3.3 is expected, with occasional exceptions.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — At least two letters of recommendation.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- RequiredScores at or above the 50th percentile, quantitative/analytical at or above the 70th percentile.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Application deadline
March 1 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Graduate tuition per credit hourFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,185 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$49,770 = 42 credits × $1,185 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: newhaven.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
Accredited by FEPAC — listed as “Forensic Science (Masters), Full Accreditation” · since January 1, 2024Source: aafs.org · verified October 24, 2026
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — NECHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- FEPAC-accredited programs (AAFS) — Accreditor directory, verified October 24, 2026
- newhaven.edu/about/departments/bursars/tuition/graduate-2026-2027.php — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- newhaven.edu/lee-college/graduate-programs/forensic-science/index.php — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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