Learn to work in a crime laboratory by studying forensic science.
A medical examiner uses forensic science to examine bodies and determine causes of death. You may become a medical examiner by completing a residency in forensic science after earning a Doctor of Medicine or by earning a master's degree specifically in the field of forensic science. If you are interested in pursuing an education focused on becoming a medical examiner, there are several schools throughout the U.S. that offer specific programs for forensic science.
University of Central Florida
The chemistry department at the University of Central Florida offers an undergraduate, Bachelor of Science degree as well as a Master of Science degree in forensic science. The forensic science degree programs are divided into two tracks from which students can choose: analysis or biochemistry. The analysis track focuses on techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy and the biochemistry program deals with DNA. The Masters degree is a two-year program. The department also offers a one-year computer forensics certificate for graduates, which focuses on digital evidence and network security.
UCF Chemistry
Univ. of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
Chemistry Building (CH) 117
Orlando, FL 32816
407-823-2246
chemistry.cos.ucf.edu
Michigan State University
The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University has a Master of Science degree program in forensic science. Three area of focus that students can choose from include forensic chemistry, forensic biology and forensic anthropology. Forensic chemistry deals with the testing and analysis of evidence, forensic biology deals with DNA and forensic anthropology deals with the study of skeletal remains. The school is also partnered with the Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division where students can research and intern.
Forensic Science Program
School of Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
560A Baker Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-7133
forensic.msu.edu
University of Illinois -- Chicago
A Master of Science degree in forensic science can be earned from the Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Students can focus on biology and biochemistry, analysis or pattern evidence. Students of the program are able to take advantage of the college's collaboration with the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center as well as the McCrone Research Institute, which focuses on the advanced study of microscopy. This is a two-year degree program with options for residencies and internships.
Forensic Science (M/C 866)
UIC College of Pharmacy
833 South Wood Street
Chicago IL 60612
312-996-0888
uic.edu/pharmacy
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