Completed a Bachelor’s degree in a forensic or natural science, computer science, computer electronic or electrical engineering, information systems or information technology (or its equivalent coursework in a relevant field) from an accredited institution of higher learning.

b. Achieved an overall Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better.

c. Completed 1 academic year of biology and its associated labs with no grade of less than a C.

d. Completed 1 academic year of general chemistry and its associated labs with no grade of less than C.

e. Completed 1 academic year of organic chemistry and its associated labs with no grade of less than C.

f. Completed 1 academic year of physics and its associated labs with no grade of less than C.

g. It should be noted that successful completion of an undergraduate course in biochemistry is recommended, but not required, prior to entry into this program.

4. Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Applicants should achieve a score of 150 or higher on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 3.5 or higher on the analytical writing section (Based on the 2014/2015 Graduate Catalog).

5. Formal Letters

a. Applicant’s Personal Statement providing reasons why he or she should be admitted to the Forensic Science Program.

b. 3 Letters of Recommendation on formal letterhead from individuals familiar with applicants’ moral character, academic acumen and aptitude, integrity, and work ethic.

*The Forensic Science Graduate program may admit applicants conditionally, for one term, pending receipt of final transcript.

Full admission to the program, once an offer is made, is also contingent on receipt of final official transcripts, successful completion of a background check, documentation of hepatitis B vaccination/titer or formal declination of vaccination, and receipt of other documentation required for enrollment.
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools from which you have received credit. Printouts or opened copies are not acceptable.
International students and applicants who have earned a degree from a non-English institution must provide proof of English proficiency as follows: minimum of 80 on TOEFL IBT (or 550 paper based), IELTS 6.5.
(MELAB) Michigan English Language Assessment Battery minimum score of 82 for graduate study.
Successful completion of the advanced level of INTO Marshall Academic English level 6 with no grades below B.
Successful completion of INTO Marshall Pathway course ENG 160 or ENG 101A with minimum grade C.
Diploma or degree from an English speaking school – a degree or diploma from an accepted accredited college or university in which the primary language of instruction for the entire institution is English.
You have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.