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M.S. in Forensic Sciences - Forensic Chemistry/Toxicology

The Master of Forensic Science with a concentration in forensic chemistry/toxicology. This program is designed for individuals pursuing a career as a forensic chemist, forensic toxicologist, or instructor. All graduates from this track are successfully employed in forensic or clinical laboratories or have entered advanced degree programs upon degree completion.

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Program Format

The master’s thesis program requires a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours (32 for non-thesis) and may be completed full-time or part-time.

• First Year: Courses may be taken online or on-campus
• Second Year: Laboratory and research courses must be taken on-campus, online options available.

Admissions

Recommended college majors include physical or natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry or biochemistry. Students should have taken a year of general and a year of organic chemistry.

 

Applications are considered year-round on a space-available basis. Application materials must be submitted through the OSU Graduate College.

 

Deadlines:

Fall Admission February 1

Spring Admission: October 1

 

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Academics

Curriculum -

The master’s program curriculum offers a solid background in forensic sciences and specialized courses in forensic chemistry and toxicology.

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Degree Requirements -

• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours for thesis track, 32 for non-thesis.
• Satisfactory completion of a thesis, research project, or comprehensive examination
• Participation in graduate seminars
• Must maintain a 3.0 or better GPA
• 7 years maximum time to complete the program

 

Thesis Requirement -

• 6 required credit hours must be dedicated to research
• Students will publish, present and defend their thesis during their final semester
• Non-thesis option available.