Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation
for the 2010 Spring term
The Certificate in Death Investigation is provided by the College of Pharmacy by offering courses in collaboration with UF's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences department of anthropology and The University of Edinburgh College of Medicine. It focuses on the investigation of crime and death using forensic pathology, anthropology and DNA analysis. Modules in sexual offences, drug death, forensic odontology, and wounds are also featured. This program may be of interest to those currently working or seeking employment in the following areas:
- Crime laboratories
- Medical Examiners Offices
- Law enforcement agencies
- Criminal defense and prosecution attorneys
- Hospital and Clinical Chemistry Laboratories
Application Information
Certificate Application |
Non-degree Application
| Certificate in Forensic Death Investigation | Fall | Spring | Summer | ||
| PHA 6851 | Forensic Analysis of DNA | credits: 3 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6935 | Forensic Anthropology I | credits: 4 | x | x | x |
| VME 6934 | Forensic Medicine I | credits: 4 | x | x | x |
| PHA 6935 | Forensic Medicine II | credits: 4 | x | x | |
- Recommended Course Order:
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The following is a recommended course order for Forensic Death Investigation:
- Forensic Medicine 1 should be taken before Forensic Medicine 2.
- Library Access:
Students taking UF Forensic Science courses will also be granted online access to UF's Health Center Libraries.