Master's Degree in Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics

Who is this program for?

A master’s program in forensic toxicology and analytical genetics is ideal for those interested in applying science to criminal investigations and public safety. Graduates often pursue careers as forensic toxicologists, DNA analysts, or crime lab scientists, specializing in areas like drug analysis, genetic profiling, and evidence interpretation.

Program Overview

The Master of Forensic Toxicology and Analytical Genetics degree prepares professionals with an advanced training in focused areas of forensic science while developing workplace skills highly valued by employers in related fields. The program has two areas of concentration: one concentration is focused on Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry and the second on Forensic/Analytical Genetics. Through a common core curriculum, students in both concentrations will have foundational information and a skill set in advanced forensic science, writing, communication, professionalism, ethics, legal perspectives and workplace-specific laboratory skills.

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Graduates will be competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of private industry drug testing, private DNA analysis, forensic governmental divisions, and hospital clinical labs.

Offered by the College of Medicine
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Credit Hours
36
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Credential
MS
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Tuition / Credit Hour
$1,100.50

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
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Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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