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University of Kentucky, United States
The Master of Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics degree prepares professionals with an advanced training in focused areas of forensic science while developing workplace skills highly valued by employers in related fields. The program has two areas of concentration: one concentration is focused on Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry and the second on Forensic/Analytical Genetics.
Faculty: College of Medicine | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Lexington, KY, United States
Graduates will be competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of private industry drug testing, private DNA analysis, forensic governmental divisions, and hospital clinical labs.
Programme-specific requirements: An undergraduate bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or a related field of study from an accredited university is preferred. However, students with other bachelor’s degrees or the equivalent from an accredited university will be considered if they are judged to be highly competitive and have completed foundational undergraduate courses in chemistry, biology, or related fields. No GRE is required for admission to the program. Required documents for the application include: 2-3 letters of recommendation. Provide the names and contact information of individuals who are familiar with your undergraduate and graduate coursework, research, employment, etc. A personal statement indicating professional interests, qualifications, and goals for program study and career goals. A CV indicating education, any academic honors/accomplishments, research-related experience (publications and presentations), laboratory experience, skills, and relevant work experience. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.
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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).
Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
Health Sciences
University of Kentucky, United States
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