Friday, March 28, 2014

Syracuse University Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute

Forensic Science Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate Program

Syracuse University's M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences is an excellent post-baccalaureate degree option for students who want to enhance their academic credentials for future medical school applications while exploring additional career options in the biomedical and forensic science fields. Students interested in careers in forensic pathology or forensic toxicology will find it especially advantageous. The M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences is a 34-credit interdisciplinary program that offers students opportunities for in-depth, graduate-level study in forensic science, biology, and chemistry. A wide range of electives, online and evening courses, and individualized curricular plans enable students to target their program to meet educational and career goals.

Prerequisite 
Applicants should have a B.S. in a natural science or forensic science, or an equivalent degree suitable for medical school. Students should have completed the required pre-med undergraduate courses.
Required Courses 
Advanced Forensic Science, Forensic Biochemical Analysis, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Toxicology, one biology or biochemistry laboratory course, Statistics for the Forensic Sciences, and five electives from a broad range of courses.
Further information is available at http://forensics.syr.edu/