Students at PCOM learn forensic medicine by doing forensic medicine. Under the guidance of professional investigators, students gather in teams to conduct their own investigations—from mock crime scenes to accident reconstructions to clandestine gravesites.
PCOM offers the only forensic medicine program in the region that was developed and is overseen by a board-certified forensic pathologist. With courses taught by leading experts currently working in the field, students learn from professionals who bring in-depth knowledge and years of field experience.
REQUEST PROGRAM INFORMATIONThe Pathway Program is an online summer preparatory course designed to prepare students for entry into our master's program. The program is offered 100 percent online.
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The Master of Science in Forensic Medicine program is designed for individuals who have an undergraduate degree and background in the sciences. The highly experiential forensic medicine program focuses on the evaluation of live and deceased victims. The program provides students with a baseline of analytic and critical thinking skills that will prepare them to become medical and legal death investigators.
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PCOM students engage in a broad—and very active—study of the forensic field covering
topics including forensic pathology; forensic anthropology (identification and investigation
of human remains); forensic odontology (dental evidence); forensic entomology (insect
evidence); ballistics, fingerprint, crime scene and blood spatter analysis; toxicology;
DNA; arson and fire investigation; evaluation of sexual assault victims and more.
The program welcomes and trains both newcomers and professionals currently in forensic
medicine, preparing them for a variety of rewarding careers in the field. Typically,
our enrolled students have backgrounds as:
Doctor of Osteopathic medicine students may pursue a dual DO/MS degree during an extended second year in which students complete forensic medicine coursework.
LEARN MOREPost-medical school (DO program) careers include:
Students in the MS in Biomedical Sciences program may pursue a concentration in forensic medicine after completing foundation year coursework.
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Take your first step toward a career in forensic medicine and apply today for our pathway or graduate program. Applicants who lack coursework in the core sciences (biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology) may enroll in our pathway program to receive the preparation necessary to enter the Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Medicine program.
Once your application is received by our admissions staff, you will be contacted via email with a confirmation of receipt along with reminders of the appropriate steps to complete the admissions process. For details, see the admissions requirements section of the application requirements page.
APPLY ONLINEThe forensic medicine pathway program is a 10-week, online summer course in general biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Upon successfully completion of the program, students may advance to the Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Medicine program.
MS program courses may include:
The 20-credit program takes approximately 24 months to complete.
Visit our frequently asked questions page for more information.
DOWNLOAD PROGRAM BROCHUREFor the 2019-2020 academic year, tuition for the forensic medicine pathway and MS programs is $911 per credit.
The comprehensive school fee for the summer and fall terms is $188 per term; the comprehensive school fee for the winter and spring terms is $187 per term.
Visit the Bursar's Office pages for additional tuition and billing details.
