Master of Science in Forensic Biology

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Forensic Biology program prepares students for advancement and professional development in this field. It combines classroom and hands-on laboratory experience, working with practicing forensic scientists. The program also includes internships, career readiness training, and business management coursework.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MS Program in Forensic Biology is a full-time, two-year program designed to prepare students for advancement and professional development in the field of forensic biology. It is a unique program that combines classroom learning with hands-on experience in an actual forensic laboratory. Students will work alongside practicing scientists who serve as faculty and mentors, gaining an unparalleled educational experience.

Objectives:

The program aims to provide students with expertise in all areas of forensic biology, including:

• Serological Identification of Biological Fluids & Tissues
• Molecular Biology & Genetics
The program also focuses on the biological aspects of forensic science and provides access to the same instrumentation used in top crime labs.

Other:

• The program is offered in partnership with the Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE).
• Courses are taught at both the Jefferson Center City campus and the CFSRE laboratory in Willow Grove, PA.
• The program includes a guaranteed internship, career readiness training, and business management and leadership coursework.
• The program is designated as a Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree.

Teaching:

• The program features a unique teaching setting that allows students to engage firsthand in crime lab operation.
• Students learn from practicing scientists who serve as faculty and mentors.