Pennsylvania State University's Eberly College of Science offers various degree programs in forensic sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree in forensic science offers specialization in chemistry or biology. The Master of Professional Studies degree in forensic science requires applicants to have completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological sciences or a related field of study with a minimum GPA of 3.00 at the time of application.
In addition to academicians, the forensic science faculty at University of California, Davis, includes professional consultants, lawyers, chemists, criminologists, biologists, physicians, geneticists and an entomologist. The forensic science department offers two Master of Science programs, thesis and non-thesis. In addition to academic qualifications, each applicant has to go through a thorough crime laboratory background check.
The Masters of Science in forensic analysis program at the University of Central Florida is a part of the chemistry department. The course teaches students usage of the latest chromatographic technology, micro-analytical technique and spectroscopic technology for solving forensic science issues. In addition to completing specific credit hours, each student completes a thesis on a related topic. The modules taught in the program include principles of forensic science, forensic expert in courtroom, statistic analysis, applied molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, forensic analysis laboratory, and explosives and accelerants analysis. Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree in either the forensic science field or any other physical science field. Suitable non-forensic degrees include chemistry, physics and molecular biology.
The Department of Forensic Sciences of George Washington University is a part of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The department operates a Master's of Forensic Sciences program with three specializations: forensic chemistry, forensic toxicology and forensic molecular biology. The same department offers another graduate program, Master in Crime Scene Investigation. Both degree programs require an applicant to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution at the time of application. The Department of Forensic Sciences of George Washington University also offers a graduate certificate program in forensic investigation.