法医学硕士

法医科学硕士（MFS）是专门为执法人员，实验室人员，律师，研究人员和其他寻求提升现有技能的专业人士以及对从事法医职业感兴趣的个人而设计的专业学位，法律，执法，私人或政府实验室，监狱和惩教所以及体检办公室。法医领域的重点是将科学方法应用于解决法律问题。法医学学位课程的硕士课程提供两个专业领域。学生必须参加一项专业。
Whether you are seeking a career specifically in the forensic sciences or hoping to advance your skills in law enforcement, lab work, law, investigation, or another profession, youll learn valuable and applicable skills in this leading-edge field with a Master of Forensic Sciences. The program is grounded in the study of basic human anatomy, components of death investigation, analysis of disease and trauma, and identification of unknown dead persons. Youll learn how to professionally interact with forensic pathologists and investigators, and how to apply scientific methods to the resolution of legal problems.<br><br>The master's in forensic science program provides two areas of specialization. The specialization in Criminalistics includes courses in trace evidence, advanced forensic toxicology, advanced forensic serology and DNA, forensic anthropology and archeology, and more. The specialization in Investigation focuses on advanced forensic investigative techniques for the field, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the concepts underlying the forensic sciences.<br><br>To receive an MFS, students must complete at least 54 quarter units of graduate coursework. A total of 13.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate work completed at another institution, as it applies to this degree and provided the units were not used in earning another advanced degree. Students should refer to the section on graduate admission requirements for specific information regarding application and evaluation.