Overview
Master of Science in Forensic Science, 42 credit hours, on campus, with thesis and non-thesis options and emphases in forensic biology and forensic chemistry. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in natural science or forensic science and a 3.0 GPA.
- Official program name
- Forensic Science (M.S.)
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Forensic ScienceSource: und.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: und.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: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- Grand Forks, ND
- Subjects
- Forensic Science — core of the degree
- Required credits
- 42Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- 2 yearsSource: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Forensic Science, on campus.
Degree title names forensic science; emphases in forensic biology and forensic chemistry; science prerequisites.
Source: und.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: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Thesis and non-thesis options
- Thesis option (FS 998 Research Thesis, 9 credits) or non-thesis option (FS 997 independent study).Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Science prerequisites
- Prerequisite coursework includes chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physics (with laboratories), calculus and statistics or bioinformatics.Source: und.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
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degree in natural science, forensic science or equivalent.Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Statement / essay
- RequiredPersonal statement.Source: und.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation.Source: und.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
- Year not printed
Application deadline
Fall: February 15 · for Fall
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: und.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
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — 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
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- und.edu/programs/forensic-science-ms/ — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- und.edu/programs/forensic-science-ms/requirements.html — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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