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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location East Lansing, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Forensics Science at Michigan State University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 Forensics Science 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: East Lansing, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Forensics Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Survey in Forensic Science
  2. Law and Forensic Science
  3. Crime Scene Investigation
  4. Forensic Analysis of Drugs and Alcohol
  5. DNA Profiling
  6. Bioarcheology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree program in forensic science, an applicant must have:

  • completed a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a discipline appropriate to the desired concentration. For example, a student who desires to complete the concentration in forensic chemistry must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in chemistry or a closely allied science such as biochemistry.
  • a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 for all course work in the bachelors degree.
  • satisfactory scores in the Graduate Record Examination General Test as judged by the program faculty. No substantive area GRE exams are required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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Michigan State University

East Lansing, United States

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months