Graduate Programs

Forensic Science Degree (M.S.)

Admission Requirements

1. A BS in chemistry or forensic chemistry is required for full admission. Students with a BS in a natural science with general chemistry, organic chemistry, general physics, calculus, general biology and genetics can be granted conditional admission. Full admission will be granted upon completing undergraduate courses in analytical chemistry, statistics, biochemistry, and genetics.
2. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in previous science course work and an overall GPA of 3.00 are required for full admission. All GPA calculations for admissions are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post baccalaureate study. Students having a GPA of 2.75-2.99 may be given conditional admission. Full admission will be granted after students achieve a GPA of 3.00 in their first 9 graduate units taken at Towson University
   
   Send the following Materials to the Graduate School Office, Towson University, 8000
   York Road, Towson MD 2152:
   
3. General application form, application fee, and official transcripts, along with the supplemental application form for the Forensic Science program (available from the Graduate School Web site).
4. Three letters of recommendation from instructors or supervisors familiar with the student's record, aptitude, and potential for graduate work.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu