MS Chemistry - Forensic Science Track
This program will begin admitting students in Fall 2025.
The Chemistry MS, Forensic Science Track is comprised of 32 or 34 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree with an intensive specialization in one of three concentrations: Forensic Analysis, Forensic Biochemistry or Forensic Professional. Full-time students should complete the degree in two years of continuous full-time study, while part-time students will generally finish the degree in four years.
The program in Forensic Analysis and Forensic Biochemistry is research-based and requires original and independent research resulting in a written thesis to be defended before a committee consisting of two UCF graduate faculty members and at least one other acknowledged forensic expert in the field. These concentrations require 32 credit hours, including 9 credit hours of required courses, 15 credit hours of concentration courses, and 8 credit hours of Thesis.
The program in Forensic Professional requires 34 credit hours, including 9 hours of required courses and 24 hours of elective courses and one credit hour of independent study as the capstone experience. This concentration does not require an original laboratory-based research project. Students not in residence at UCF should consult the catalog for courses with online offerings.
Students with undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, forensic science, statistics and physics are encouraged to apply. Students applying to this program with a forensic science undergraduate degree, please be aware that this program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in forensic chemistry, forensic biology, forensic biochemistry applications.
Students interested in pursuing careers in any of the following forensic disciplines should apply to a more appropriate program:
- Forensic Psychology, you should apply to a graduate Psychology program.
- Forensic Anthropology, you should apply to a graduate Anthropology program.
- Crime Scene Investigation, you should apply to a graduate Criminal Justice program.
- Forensic Pathology or Medical Examination, you should apply to a medical school.
- Forensic Engineering, you should apply to a graduate Engineering program.
Total Credit Hours Required: 32-34 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
This program will begin admitting students in Fall 2025.
The Chemistry MS, Forensic Science Track is comprised of 32 or 34 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree with an intensive specialization in one of three concentrations: Forensic Analysis, Forensic Biochemistry or Forensic Professional. Full-time students should complete the degree in two years of continuous full-time study, while part-time students will generally finish the degree in four years.
This program will begin admitting students in Fall 2025.
The Chemistry MS, Forensic Science Track is comprised of 32 or 34 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree with an intensive specialization in one of three concentrations: Forensic Analysis, Forensic Biochemistry or Forensic Professional. Full-time students should complete the degree in two years of continuous full-time study, while part-time students will generally finish the degree in four years.
The program in Forensic Analysis and Forensic Biochemistry is research-based and requires original and independent research resulting in a written thesis to be defended before a committee consisting of two UCF graduate faculty members and at least one other acknowledged forensic expert in the field. These concentrations require 32 credit hours, including 9 credit hours of required courses, 15 credit hours of concentration courses, and 8 credit hours of Thesis.
The program in Forensic Professional requires 34 credit hours, including 9 hours of required courses and 24 hours of elective courses and one credit hour of independent study as the capstone experience. This concentration does not require an original laboratory-based research project. Students not in residence at UCF should consult the catalog for courses with online offerings.
Students with undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, forensic science, statistics and physics are encouraged to apply. Students applying to this program with a forensic science undergraduate degree, please be aware that this program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in forensic chemistry, forensic biology, forensic biochemistry applications.
Students interested in pursuing careers in any of the following forensic disciplines should apply to a more appropriate program:
- Forensic Psychology, you should apply to a graduate Psychology program.
- Forensic Anthropology, you should apply to a graduate Anthropology program.
- Crime Scene Investigation, you should apply to a graduate Criminal Justice program.
- Forensic Pathology or Medical Examination, you should apply to a medical school.
- Forensic Engineering, you should apply to a graduate Engineering program.
Total Credit Hours Required: 32-34 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
This program will begin admitting students in Fall 2025.
The Chemistry MS, Forensic Science Track is comprised of 32 or 34 credit hours of study beyond the BS degree with an intensive specialization in one of three concentrations: Forensic Analysis, Forensic Biochemistry or Forensic Professional. Full-time students should complete the degree in two years of continuous full-time study, while part-time students will generally finish the degree in four years.
