Program Overview
The Biomedical Forensic Sciences at Syracuse University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedical Forensic Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Syracuse, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical Forensic Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- FSC 606 - Advanced Forensic Science 3 credit(s)
- FSC 631 - Statistics for Forensic Science 3 credit(s)
- FSC 640 - Special Topics in Advanced Forensics 3 credit(s) Forensic Biochemical Analysis
- FSC 651 - Forensic Pathology 3 credit(s)
- FSC 653 - Forensic Toxicology 3 credit(s) or
- FSC 657 - Principles of Human Toxicology 3 credit(s)
- ANT 633 - Human Osteology 3 credit(s)
- ANT 634 - Anthropology of Death 3 credit(s)
- ANT 636 - Bioarchaeology 3 credit(s)
- BCM 675 - Biochemistry I 3 credit(s)
- BCM 676 - Biochemistry II 3 credit(s)
- BIO 501 - Biology of Cancer 3 credit(s)
- BIO 503 - Developmental Biology 3 credit(s)
- BIO 565 - Cellular Physiology 3 credit(s)
- BIO 607 - Advanced Neuroscience 3 credit(s)
- BIO 662 - Molecular Genetics 3 credit(s)
- BIO 663 - Molecular Biotechnology 4 credit(s) *
- BIO 665 - Molecular Biology Laboratory 3 credit(s) *
- BIO 675 - Biochemistry Laboratory 4 credit(s) *
- CHE 575 - Organic Spectroscopy 3 credit(s)
- CHE 612 - Metals in Medicine 3 credit(s)
- CHE 614 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry 3 credit(s)
- CHE 627 - Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules 3 credit(s)
- CHE 635 - Physical Cell Biology 3 credit(s)
- CHE 677 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab 3 credit(s) *
- CHE 678 - Perspectives in Biochemistry 3 credit(s)
- FSC 635 - Medicolegal Death Investigation I 3 credit(s)
- FSC 636 - Medicolegal Death Investigation II 3 credit(s)
- FSC 637 - Medicolegal Death Investigation for Emergency Responders 3 credit(s)
- FSC 640 - Special Topics in Advanced Forensics 3 credit(s)
- FSC 644 - Forensic Chemical Analysis 4 credit(s)
- FSC 652 - Forensic Mental Health 3 credit(s)
- FSC 653 - Forensic Toxicology 3 credit(s)
- FSC 654 - Nuclear Forensics 3 credit(s)
- FSC 657 - Principles of Human Toxicology 3 credit(s)
- FSC 661 - Firearms and Impression Evidence 3 credit(s)
- FSC 662 - Forensic Entomology 3 credit(s)
- FSC 663 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis 3 credit(s)
- FSC 665 - Latent Prints 3 credit(s)
- FSC 667 - Forensic Photography 3 credit(s)
- FSC 668 - Crime Scene Investigation 3 credit(s)
- FSC 671 - Firearms and Impressions Evidence II 3 credit(s)
- FSC 690 - Independent Study 1-6 credit(s)
- IST 602 - Digital Forensics
- LIN 671 - Dimensions of Bilingualism and Multiculturalism 3 credit(s)
- LIN 675 - Forensic Linguistics 3 credit(s)
- SWK 626 - Persons in Social Context 3 credit(s)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GRE or MCAT, three (3) letters of recommendation and official undergraduate transcripts
Standardized Tests
The SAT/ACT is not required of any student studying outside the U.S. and currently enrolled in a school that does not follow the American system of education (including U.S. citizens living abroad). SAT Subject Tests are not required.
*Please note, prospective Division I student athletes must take the SAT or ACT in order to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
In addition, if your native language is not English you must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). If you are a U.S. citizen and your native language is not English you are encouraged to take either the TOEFL or IELTS to demonstrate your proficiency. More specific information on English Proficiency Requirements is provided below. In addition, Syracuse University will consider results of the PTE Academic for English proficiency.
English Proficiency
All international students whose native language is not English are required to have an official TOEFL , IELTS or PTE Academic score report sent directly to the University from the testing service.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 33,312 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,156 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Syracuse University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Syracuse University
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Syracuse, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months