Admission to the Master’s Program in Forensic Science is based on evaluation of scholastic record, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a scientific statement.
M.S. Application Deadline and Program Schedule
For Fall Admission, Application Deadline: Submit your application by April 1 for priority consideration. Applications that are submitted after April 1 may still be considered based on enrollment availability.For Spring Admission, Application Deadline: Nov 1
M.S. Admission Requirements and Application Steps
To be eligible for admission to the M.S. Forensic Science program, individuals must:
- Possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar field from an accredited university
- Students whose baccalaureate degree is not in a natural science must have completed all of the following courses to be considered:
| 2 semesters | Organic Chemistry |
| 1 semester | Analytical Chemistry or Quantitative Analysis |
| 1 semester | Molecular/Cell Biology, Forensic DNA or similar |
| 1 semester | Instrumental Analysis, Forensic Chemistry or similar |
| 1 semester | Calculus I |
- Submit one official transcript from each post-secondary school attended
- Submit a Cover Letter (Personal Statement) and C.V. summarizing academic and professional achievements; the personal statement should address your interest in forensic science and your career objectives
- Submit responses to the application’s scientific questions
- Two letters of recommendation from university science professors who know you well or from research/laboratory supervisors who have worked with you
- At least one of the letters should be from faculty
- Pay the application fee
International Applicants
The Forensic Science program welcomes applications from qualified international students. International students must submit additional documentation.
As part the admissions process, international applicants must include with their application:
- Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- TOEFL: The minimum internet-based TOEFL score is 79. Rutgers TOEFL code: 2765
International applicants apply for a visa after they have been admitted and accept Rutgers-Camden’s offer of admission.
Non-Matriculating & Other Students
The Forensic Science program invites students of all educational experiences to apply to our program. We accept applications from Non-Matriculating students, former Rutgers students who would like to re-enroll and current Rutgers students interested in changing schools. Visit Rutgers–Camden Admissions and look for the application option for Non-Matriculating students.