Professional Science Master's in Forensic Science
The Professional Science Master's degree is offered as a cooperative effort between UF's College of Pharmacy and Webber International University's Graduate School of Business.
This Professional Science Masters Degree in Forensic Science consists of 36 credits, 27 credits focused on technical forensic science content from UF and 9 credits focused on professional business content from Webber International University (Webber). Webber is a private business university, located in Florida with a long and rich tradition in business education. For more information about Webber International University and the courses it offers: www.webber.edu. Both UF and Webber are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Internship:
Students are required to complete at least 140 hours of an internship during which they will work on a relevant management related project that has been mutually agreed upon by the employer and faculty advisors. Students will be required to write a report on this project and present it orally as part of the final cumulative examination held at the University of Florida. While we will assist in identifying possible management related internship opportunities, that responsibility lies with the student.
Program is Designed For:
Those who are currently working or seeking employment in management positions in the following areas:
- Crime Laboratories
- Medical Examiners Offices
- Hospital and Clinical Chemistry Laboratories
- Hospitals and other Medical Facilities
Diploma:
Upon completion of the program, your diploma will state Master of Science in Pharmacy issued by the Graduate School of the University of Florida. Your transcripts will read Master of Science in Pharmacy, graduation date, major Pharmaceutical Sciences, concentration Forensic Science. The transcript will also identify that this is a Professional Science Masters degree.
For a complete list of courses see below:
We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 term. For further information, please contact us.
Courses:
| UF's Professional Science Masters | |||||
| Name of Course | Spring | Summer | Fall | ||
| University of Florida -- Technical Science Content | |||||
| PHA 6935 | Principles of Forensic Science | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6853 | Biological Evidence and Serology | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| VME 6613 | Forensic Toxicology I | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| VME 6766 | Laboratory QA/QC | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6935 | Applied Statistics for Data Analysis | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6856 | Blood Distribution and Spatter | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| PHA 6840 | Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse | credits: 3 | x | x | |
| PHA 6851 | Forensic Analysis of DNA | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6936 | Special Topics in Forensic Science (Internship, report presentation and final exam) | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| Webber International University -- Professional Business Content | |||||
| MBA 618 | Financial Reporting | credits: 3 | x | ||
| MBA 632 | Global Economic Environment | credits: 3 | x | ||
| MBA 640 | Marketing Philosophy and Management | credits: 3 | x | ||
| Total Number of Credits for Program 36 | |||||
Course Syllabus Catalog
The general course policies and the most recent course syllabus catalog are available as a PDF for download here.
Requirements To Earn Degree:
36 credits are required to earn this MS degree.
Recommended Course Order:
Recommended Course order I:
- PHA 6935 Principles of Forensic Science
- MBA 618 Financial Reporting or, MBA 632 Global Economic Environment or MBA 640 Marketing Philosophy and Management
- PHA 6853 Biological Evidence and Serology
- MBA 618 Financial Reporting or, MBA 632 Global Economic Environment or MBA 640 Marketing Philosophy and Management
- PHA 6856 Blood Distribution and Spatter
- MBA 618 Financial Reporting or, MBA 632 Global Economic Environment or MBA 640 Marketing Philosophy and Management
- PHA 6851 Forensic Analysis of DNA
- VME 6613 Forensic Toxicology I
- PHA 6840 Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse
- VME 6766 Laboratory QA/QC
- PHA 6935 Applied Statistics for Data Analysis
- PHA 6936 Special Topics in Forensic Science (on location in Gainesville)
Or
Recommended Course order II
- PHA 6935 Principles of Forensic Science
- MBA 618 Financial Reporting or, MBA 632 Global Economic Environment or MBA 640 Marketing Philosophy and Management
- VME 6613 Forensic Toxicology I
- MBA 618 Financial Reporting or, MBA 632 Global Economic Environment or MBA 640 Marketing Philosophy and Management
- PHA 6840 Medicinal Chemistry of Drugs of Abuse
- MBA 618 Financial Reporting or, MBA 632 Global Economic Environment or MBA 640 Marketing Philosophy and Management
- PHA 6853 Biological Evidence and Serology
- PHA 6856 Blood Distribution and Spatter
- PHA 6851Forensic Analysis of DNA
- VME 6766 Laboratory QA/QC
- PHA 6935 Applied Statistics for Data Analysis
- PHA 6936 Special Topics in Forensic Science (on location in Gainesville)
Grade Requirements:
The only passing grades for Graduate Students are A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, and C. Please note C+ and C grades count toward degree only if an equal number of courses numbered 5000 or higher have been earned with B+, A-, or A, respectively. If a grade of C- or below is earned, the student will need to re-take the course when it is offered again to have it count toward a MS degree.
Please also note, as stated below, courses taken before being in the MS status must be earned as a B grade or higher to transfer toward the MS degree. Grades earned with a B- or less will not transfer.
Transfer of Credits Toward MS:
A total of 15 credits can be transferred to a MS degree at the University of Florida. This amount includes the 9 required credits from Webber International University. If credits are taken in another status at UF before being admitted to the MS program, these credits also count toward this total as they need to be transferred into the MS status once admissions is made into the MS degree program.
Please note, transfer of credits take a term to process. Be sure to take the last course at Webber International University before your last term at UF to ensure proper credit is given on your transcript for the courses so the degree can be earned. The student is responsible to obtain a transcript from Webber International University and have it sent to the Registrar's office as detailed below. Please notify our department when this request is made so we can follow up with the transfer request paperwork with the Graduate School and the Registrar at UF once the transcript is on file at UF.
Credits to be transferred need to be graduate level (5000-7999) and earned with a grade of B or better and the course(s) cannot have been taken longer than seven years from the term you begin as a MS student. To have credits reviewed for transfer from another University, please fax (352-273-8716)or email (de-support@ahc.ufl.edu) the following:
- a copy of your transcript,
- a course syllabus for review of what was covered in the course, and
- a letter containing which course(s) you would like to be considered for transfer and which course(s) you think the course(s) will replace in the Forensic Science Program.
We will forward the request to the Supervisory Committee for your major who will then make a decision. Also, if your official transcript is not already on file with the University Registrar, please send it to:
| University of Florida |
| Office of Registrar |
| 201 Criser Hall |
| Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 |
Graduation Requirements:
Please read the information regarding the Master's graduation credit requirements for your last term.
Special Topics Course:
The 3-credit special topics course will consist of three days of reviews, oral examination, oral presentation, and comprehensive final examination in Gainesville, Florida. Refer to Critical Dates for specific dates the course will be held each term.
Examinations:
In addition to tests, examinations and other assessments incorporated in the individual courses, masters students will be required to take a comprehensive final examination on the courses covered in this program.
Supervisory Committee:
A faculty member within the department of Medicinal Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, and with graduate faculty status, will supervise all of the students enrolled in this program. Currently this person will be Dr. Donna Wielbo.
Library Access:
Students taking UF Forensic Science courses will also be granted online access to UF's Health Center Libraries.