MS in Forensic Science

Rutgers University (United States) · 57 US Highway 1 New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Camden

Degree

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Forensic Science

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 21800

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 38700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 38700

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

100

PTE

Duolingo

125

IELTS

7.5

Undergrad GPA

3.3

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Deadlines:

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Intake Deadline 1

01 Jul, 2025

(September-2025)

Intake Deadline 2

01 Jul, 2026

(September-2026)

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Document Required:

Cover Letter

University Specific

A curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter should be included if one’s work experience is relevant to the application

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Common Document

A curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter should be included if one’s work experience is relevant to the application

Degree Certificate

Common Document

An undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or related field from an accredited university

Degree Transcript

Common Document

An official transcript

Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

University Specific

Two letters of recommendation must be from science professors or science supervisors/employers

Personal Statement

University Specific

The personal statement should be in the form of a Cover Letter indicating your interest in the program

Writing Sample

University Specific

Write an answer to the following two questions: a) “Explain the importance of analytical chemistry to forensic science, providing examples.” b) “What is a short tandem repeat (STR) and how is it used in forensic DNA analysis?”

Test Score Report

Common Document

1.TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo 2. GRE (optional)

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FAQs

The tuition fees for the MS in Forensic Science program at Rutgers University are $38,700 for both domestic and international students.
The next available intake for the MS in Forensic Science program at Rutgers University is in January 2025.
To apply for the MS in Forensic Science program at Rutgers University, you need to submit a Degree Certificate, Degree Transcript, Letter of Recommendation (LOR), Test Score Report, Writing Sample, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Personal Statement.
For the MS in Forensic Science program at Rutgers University, the English proficiency requirements are a TOEFL score of 100 or higher, a PTE score of 53 or higher, a Duolingo score of 125 or higher, or an IELTS score of 7.5 or higher.
The median undergraduate GPA for applicants to the MS in Forensic Science program at Rutgers University is 3.3.

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