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MS Forensic Science at University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis, United States

Programme overview

The Forensic Science Graduate Group offers an M.S. with a Plan I (thesis) and a Plan II (capstone) option. There are two tracks, DNA and Criminalistics, with core courses emphasizing the physical or biological sciences.

Faculty: Graduate Studies  |  Department: Forensic Science Graduate Group  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 54 units: nine track-specific core courses (26-27 units), 3 units of seminar, 9 elective units and 15-16 thesis research units. Students may take courses outside their track but must complete their own track's requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Appropriate preparation is an undergraduate degree in physical or natural sciences, engineering or a closely related field with a GPA of 3.000 or higher. Examples include Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, and Engineering.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

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