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Master of Forensic Science Investigation and Management
State University of New York – Albany
- Albany, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A master's degree preparing students for forensic laboratory work and crime scene evidence analysis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop understanding of forensic science investigation and management
- strengthen abilities in business planning
- stakeholder management
- evidence-based decision-making and organisational analysis
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- DNA analyst
- serologist
- forensic biologist
- detective
- toxicologist
- analytical chemist
- laboratory director
- police consultant
Curriculum
- Required courses (28 credits) include responsible conduct in research and scientific communication
- with coursework and labs in toxicology
- forensic chemistry
- DNA identification
- kinship analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence
- taught by interdisciplinary faculty
- and experiential learning.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- transcripts
- statement of goals
- resume and usually recommendation letters
- GRE or GMAT where the programme requires it. English: TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 110 (some departments higher). Financial affidavit for the F-1 visa.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree or equivalent to a US bachelor's from an accredited institution; transcripts of all schools attended, statement of goals, resume, usually three letters of recommendation, GRE or GMAT where the programme requires it; financial affidavit for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 6.5
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Curriculum Vitae
How to apply
- Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
- apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
- statement of goals
- resume
- recommendations
- any GRE or GMAT scores
- official TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,196 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Albany |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Department of Biological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $31,196 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,182 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 6.5, IELTS Academic 6.5.