MS Forensic Science at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

Note: New students are not being admitted to this program until further notice. Contact the program directly for more information.

Faculty: Retzky College of Pharmacy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Minimum 38 semester hours required. Thesis required. Required courses include Forensic Science: Survey and Foundations; Forensic Analysis of Biological Evidence; Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence Analysis; Physical Pattern Evidence Analysis; Forensic Drug Analysis and Toxicology; Expert Witness Testimony and Courtroom Demeanor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior degree: BS in physical, biological, or pharmaceutical sciences (chemistry or biochemistry recommended). Minimum of one semester analytical chemistry and one semester physical chemistry. GPA: At least 3.00/4.00 overall. Applications are strengthened by 3.25/4.00 overall GPA and 3.00/4.00 GPA in core science and mathematics courses. Tests: GRE General Test; applications are strengthened by scores corresponding to 65th percentile or higher in verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. Letters of recommendation: Three required. Personal statement: Required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional programmes admit for Fall, Spring and Summer terms depending on the programme; applications for Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 are expected to open on August 1, 2026.

Graduate and professional application deadlines are set per programme, with separate deadlines for domestic and international applicants for most non-online programmes; optional earlier priority, recommended or fellowship dates apply to both. Applications are made through the UIC graduate application or a centralized application service for some professional programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uic.edu/admissions/

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