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Pharmaceutical Sciences (Forensic Science)

University of Florida
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Apr, 2027
Delivery Online
Location Gainesville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Pharmaceutical Sciences (Forensic Science) at University of Florida is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences (Forensic 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: Online
  4. Tuition: USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Pharmaceutical Sciences (Forensic 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. PHA 6853 Biological Evidence and Serology
  2. PHA 6850 Principles of Forensic Science
  3. VME 6613 Forensic Toxicology I
  4. VME 6766 Laboratory QA/QC
  5. PHA 6935 Applied Statistics for Data Analysis
  6. PHA 6936 Literature Survey (Forensic Science)
  7. PHA 6936 Special Topics in Forensic Science (on location in Gainesville)
  8. PHA 6535 Principles of Nucleotide Activity
  9. VME 6614 Forensic Toxicology II
  10. PHA 6534 Toxicology of Chemical Weapons
  11. PHA 6935 Advanced Criminalistics
  12. PHA 6856 Blood Distribution and Spatter
  13. PHA 6425 Drug Biotransformation & Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity
  14. PHA 6935 Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics
  15. PHA 6851 Forensic Analysis of DNA
  16. PHA 6855 Forensic Genetics
  17. PHA 6854 Forensic Immunology
  18. PHA 6471 Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry
  19. VME 6605 Toxic Substances
  20. PHA 6935 Forensic Entomology
  21. PHA 6935 Organic Structure Elucidation
  22. PHA 6417 Pharmaceutical Analysis
  23. VME 6602 General Toxicology
  24. PHA 6852 Mammalian Molecular Biology
  25. PHA 6840 Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse
  26. PHA 6935 Metabolic Biochemistry
  27. PHA 6354 Natural Medicinal Products
  28. PHA 6935 Environmental Forensics 1
  29. PHA 6935 Environmental Forensics 2
  30. VME 6650 Mammalian Pharmacology
  31. PHA 6935 Forensic Anthropology I
  32. VME 6934 Forensic Medicine I
  33. PHA 6935 Forensic Medicine II

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A baccalaureate degree in a science subject from an accredited institution. If your bachelor\'s degree is not in a natural science subject, please email Professor Nancy Toffolo at ntoffolo@ufl.edu.

An upper-division GPA of 3.0 (B grade) or better. To calculate what your upper-division (also known as your last 60 credits) GPA is, please use the PDF Document Icon Upper Division GPA Worksheet.

The GRE is required and the total score is taken into account with other factors such as undergraduate GPA, grades on other graduate courses and experience. 

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Florida 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 University of Florida

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University of Florida

Gainesville, United States

public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Apr, 2027
  • Start Date May, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months