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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

This track is offered fully online and the majority of students are non-thesis (32 minimum credit hours).  Students may pursue a thesis with faculty permission (30 minimum credit hours including 6 hours of FRNS 5000).

 

Admission

Recommended college majors include physical or natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry or biochemistry. Students should have 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.

 

Suggested Deadlines:

Fall Priority Deadline: February 1

Spring Priority Deadline: 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
• Must maintain a 3.0 or better GPA
• 7 years maximum time to complete the program.  Most students complete this program in 2 years.

Thesis Requirement -

• Requires prior approval from faculty advisor
• 6 required credit hours must be dedicated to research (FRNS 5000)
• Students will publish, present and defend their thesis during their final semester