Earn your degree with a top-ranked online forensic science program.
Program Overview
Master’s Degree
Intended to advance your career and to enhance your knowledge in the field, the University of Florida offers four specialized forensic science 32-credit online master’s degree options that can be completed in two years.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Graduate Certificate
Designed to cater to your unique interests and career goals, the University of Florida offers several specialized forensic science online graduate certificate options, ranging from 12 to 15 credits.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Non-Degree
You may take up to 6 credits as a non-degree seeking online student prior to being admitted to either the graduate certificate or master’s degree program.
Full Course List
All Courses
Check out all of our courses across the Forensic Science online graduate program.
Enhance Your Career
Who should consider a Forensic Science online graduate program?
People in crime laboratories, medical examiner offices, law enforcement agencies, criminal defense and prosecution practices, hospital and clinical chemistry laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, private DNA labs, teaching and academia have all excelled within our Forensic Science program.
Forensic Science At a Glance
No GRE Required
The GRE is no longer required for any of our online graduate programs.
Flexible & Part-Time
Our online graduate program is formatted with the working professional in mind. Take classes on your schedule, at your pace.
Esteemed Faculty
Learn from internationally recognized and award-winning faculty at a top-ranked university.
Live & Interactive
Our courses are conducted fully online, with no on campus visits required, through asynchronous learning.
Degree Completion
Upon completion of the online graduate program, M.S. students will earn a Master of Science in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Science issued by the Graduate School of the University of Florida. Your transcript will read Master of Science in Pharmacy, graduation date, major Pharmaceutical Sciences, with the concentration in the area you specialized in (one of four) issued by the Graduate School of the University of Florida. Your diploma will read Master of Science in Pharmacy.*
Upon completion of the 15-credit online graduate certificate program, students will receive a University of Florida Graduate Certificate in their specific concentration (one of the four). This certificate program is open to appropriately qualified local, national, and international students.
*Note: the Forensic Toxicology concentration is provided by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Graduates from this program will earn Master of Science with a major in Veterinary Medical Sciences. The diploma will read “Master of Science” issued by the Graduate School.
Transferring Credits
You can transfer up to 6 credits earned as a non-degree seeking student to the online master’s degree or online graduate certificate in forensic science.
Graduate certificate students can benefit from this option as well; up to 15 credits earned in your certificate program can be transferred to the master’s degree.
In both instances, you must be admitted to the respective graduate program and must have earned a grade of “B” or higher in the course(s) for the credits to transfer.
Flexible Enrollment
Students enrolled in the online forensic science master’s degree or graduate certificate program benefit from highly flexible enrollment options. There is no minimum number of credit hours required per semester, except during your final term. To graduate, students must be registered for at least 3 credit hours in a fall or spring semester, or 2 credit hours in a summer semester.
Outside of the graduation term, students can choose their course load based on personal and professional needs. While there is no set requirement, most graduate students take 2 to 3 courses per semester, which equals approximately 6 to 9 credit hours. This pace supports steady progress toward completing your program.
If you are receiving financial aid, you must meet minimum enrollment requirements: typically 5 credit hours in fall and spring, and 4 credit hours in summer. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult the financial aid office regarding eligibility and enrollment requirements.
Whether you’re looking to take a lighter course load or accelerate your forensic science graduate studies, our online master’s degree and graduate certificate programs are designed to fit your academic and professional goals. These flexible programs allow you to customize your learning experience.
