专业概况
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The Master of Science in Forensic Science program is designed to prepare students for careers as forensic scientists in government and private laboratories. Students receive in-depth exposure to specializations within the field, including drug analysis, DNA analysis, trace evidence, criminalistics and legal issues. A strong emphasis on laboratory courses provides students with significant hands-on experience prior to graduation. Several of the required lab courses are taught at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Lab, which is nationally accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors.
The MS in Forensic Science at VCU has been granting degrees since 1978, and is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).
Concentrations available
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Chemistry/Drugs and Toxicology
- Forensic Chemistry/Trace
- Forensic Physical Analysis
Program features
- Prepares students for careers as forensic scientists in government, private agencies and laboratories
- Small class sizes
- Distinguished faculty
- Active research programs in various forensic science disciplines
- Select courses taught by practicing forensic science professionals
- Location in the state capital provides a rich environment for both classroom learning and internships
- Specialized laboratory courses using modern crime laboratory equipment taught on campus and at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Central Laboratory
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply basic principles and laboratory procedures of Biology and Chemistry to Forensic Science through focused study in concentration tracks (Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry/Drug Analysis and Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry/Trace Analysis, and Forensic Physical).
- Students will demonstrate capabilities, use, potential and limitations of forensic laboratory theory and techniques.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to perform (report and orally present) independent research in an area of Forensic Science.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of legal procedure, rules of evidence, ethical and professional duties and responsibilities of the forensic scientist.
Forensic Chemistry / TraceForensic Physical AnalysisForensic Chemistry / Drugs and ToxicologyForensic Biology
所属院系
进入哪个院系学习？ College of Humanities and Sciences
中国学生入学要求
为来自中国的学生设计 Have an earned baccalaureate (or higher) degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school (e.g. ACEN, CCNE, CNEA). Have completed a minimum of three credit hours in statistics with a minimum grade of B.
课程信息
学制：全日制(2 年)
学费：US$24,741.00 (¥ 157,400) /年
开学时间：2022九月2日
申请截止日期：
留学地点：College of Humanities and Sciences828 West Franklin Street,RICHMOND,Virginia,23284, United States
