Overview

Programs in Forensic Science / Programs in Forensic Science is located in Syracuse, NY, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science/Juris Doctor (MS/JD)
Master of Science (MS)	General forensic science
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)	Medicolegal death investigation
Master of Science (MS)	Biomedical forensic science
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS)	Firearm and tool mark examination
Master of Science (MS)	Nuclear forensics
Master of Science (MS)	Advanced forensic science
Master of Science (MS)	Medicolegal death investigation

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Admissions

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 15th	February 15th	Yes
Summer deadline	February 15th	February 16th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Personal statement, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, telephone interview

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 100

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Chemical analysis, molecular genetics, forensic biochemical analysis, forensic entomology, human osteology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute
120 Life Sciences Complex
Syracuse, NY  13244
United States

Contact Dr. Kevin Sweder
Director of Research and Operations/Professor, Forensics
Email: kssweder@syr.edu
Phone: 315-443-3396

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