Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 19,832 (US$ 19,832) a year | Contact provider |
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Course summary
Forensic Science is the profession which serves the scientific needs of the justice system. The program at UCF has been designed to provide the student with an educational background in the professional specialty of criminalistics. The principal job of the forensic scientist is to scientifically examine physical evidence gathered at the scene of a suspect criminal action. The criminalist may work on physical evidence such as blood, hairs, fibers, or pharmaceutical and clandestine drug preparations. Upon completion of an investigation the forensic scientist presents his findings in court. The goal of the forensic science program is to prepare students for this demanding profession.
Program modules
The modules include Freshman Year - Fall 15 hrs: BSC 2010C Biology I 4 hrs; ENC 1101 Composition I 3 hrs; MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 hrs; CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I 4 hrs; Freshman Year - Spring 15 hrs: PHY 2048C Physics for Engineers and Scientists I 4 hrs; CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II 3 hrs; CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory 1 hr; MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 hrs; CHS 3501 Introduction to Forensic Science 3 hrs; Sophomore Year - Fall 16 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; SPC 1603 Fundamentals of Technical Presentations 3 hrs; STA 2023 Statistical Methods I 3 hrs; PHY 2049C Physics for Engineers and Scientists II 4 hrs; CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs; Sophomore Year - Spring 14 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs; CHM 2211L Organic Laboratory Techniques I 2 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; ENC 1102 Composition II 3 hrs; Junior Year - Fall 14 hrs: CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry 3 hrs; PCB 3063 Genetics 3 hrs; CHS 3505C Forensic Microscopy 4 hrs; CHS 4537 Forensic Laboratory Quality Assurance 2 hrs; CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr; Free Elective 1 hr; Junior Year - Spring 14 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; CHS 3595 Forensic Science in the Courtroom 3 hrs; CHM 4130 Advanced Analytical Laboratory Technique 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; CHM 4130L Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs; Senior Year - Fall 16 hrs: PCB 3233 Immunology 3 hrs; CHS 3533 Forensic Biochemistry I 2 hrs; CHM 3422 Applied Physical Chemistry 3 hrs; CHS 3530C Forensic Analysis of Controlled Substances 4 hrs; GEP 3 hrs; Free Elective 1 hr; Free Elective 1 hr; Senior Year - Spring 16 hrs: GEP 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; Restricted Elective 3 hrs; CHS 3511C Trace Evidence 4 hrs; Free Elective 3 hrs; Senior Year - Summer 4 hrs: CHS 4591 Forensic Science Internship 4 hrs.
Entry requirement for international students
Students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (Internet based), 213 (Computer based), and 550 (Paper based); or an IELTS score of 6.5.
University of Central Florida accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
University Of Central Florida
Department name
College of Sciences, Department of Chemistry
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