Overview

Department of Forensic Science / Department of Forensic Science is located in Richmond, VA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Forensic physical analysis
Master of Science (MS)	Forensic biology
Master of Science (MS)	Forensic chemistry/trace evidence
Master of Science (MS)	Forensic chemistry/drugs and toxicology

Earning Your Degree

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

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree in a natural science discipline, including forensic science, or a degree with equivalent work

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Location & Contact

Address 901 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA  23284-9005
United States

Contact Dr. Tal Simmons
Graduate Program Director
Email: tlsimmons@vcu.edu
Phone: 804-828-3295

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