M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Science

Syracuse University - Quallege

The M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Science is a 36-credit pre-medical post-baccalaureate program intended for students who wish to enhance their academic credentials for admission to medical school. The degree is very well suited for careers in forensic pathology, toxicology, or other areas of medicine.

The M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences is a pre-medical post-baccalaureate program intended for students who wish to enhance their academic credentials for admission to medical school. The degree is very well suited for careers in forensic pathology, clinical toxicology or other areas of medicine.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Scientific Knowledge and Principles - Apply the scientific foundational principles of forensic science in the criminal justice and national security realms.
2. Research and Critical Thinking - Identify needs for research in forensic science and critique empirical scientific studies as they relate to the reliability, accuracy, and limitations of forensic practices.
3. Research and Critical Thinking - Use a rationale-based approach to evaluate and analyze a situation and/or in problem solving.
4. Ethics and Quality - Assess and apply ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, and quality assurance protocols and standards in the field of forensic science.
5. Communication and Collaboration - Effectively communicate scientific principles with objectivity and transparency to stakeholders, including scientists and non-scientists.
6. Practical Implementation - Investigate biological evidence using various scientific techniques and interpret the results obtained.