MS in Forensic & Investigative Science

Bachelor's degree

A upload unofficial transcripts and supplemental materials.

Three Letters of Recommendation

Résumé /CV

The statement should address the applicant’s desire to pursue graduate studies in Forensic Science, present concept of Forensic Science, academic goals in the M.S. program, professional goals and employment objectives. Additionally, the personal statement must indicate a first and second choice for which faculty members in the department the applicant would most like to work with and the work they would most like to perform.

GRE

A writing sample as follow. For the M.S., students must submit an original writing sample (4-6 pages, 1.5 spaced, 12 pt. font) that consists of one or more of the following must also be submitted: a peer-reviewed publication where the applicant was the lead author, an honors thesis, research report or capstone report in which the applicant is the sole author, or an essay discussing one of the following statements: 1.DNA will eventually replace trace evidence as a technique in forensic science. 2.Forensic science will survive criticism about its reliability. 3.The role of NIST OSAC in strengthening forensic practice. 4.Describe ways in which standards approved by the NIST OSAC organization have helped to strengthen the practice of forensic science. 5.Describe the recent developments in the error rates or uncertainty in any chosen domain of forensic science. 6.Forensic laboratories would benefit from reinforcing the silos of forensic science