Become an integral part of our justice system with a Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Medicine. In our program, you will learn to analyze physical evidence and establish facts in civil or criminal cases.
You will be fully immersed in the exciting and challenging world of forensic medicine. Our expert faculty will help you develop the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to make a positive impact on your community and the lives of others.
APPLY ONLINE“The program provides students with a look inside a broad range of specialties and topics within forensics. Each subject is taught by an expert in the field and allows you to have a lot of face time with a number of different professionals. This program has really helped me to narrow my future career interests in forensics. Given the nature of the schedule, it has also been manageable to complete my degree while still working full time.”
Mia Bottcher (MS/FM)
Our program is designed for individuals who have an undergraduate degree and background in the sciences. As a student in the program, you will take classes including:
The program is designed for individuals who have an undergraduate degree and background in the sciences.
The curriculum consists of one year of didactic (face-to-face classroom) coursework that meets one weekend per month followed by a year of online coursework as well as a capstone project.
Classes during the first year (September-June) will be held approximately one weekend a month on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Online classes begin in the summer of the second year.
For additional details, view the course sequence for the Master of Science in Forensic Medicine Program.
REQUEST PROGRAM INFORMATIONWork experience is not required to enter the program and recent college graduates are accepted into the program.
Those applicants who are interested in applying for the Master of Science in Forensic Medicine Program but who do not have an undergraduate degree and background in the sciences may first apply to the Pathway course. Please note, PCOM will no longer offer a Pathway option after the Summer 2025 start term.
Visit the Forensic Medicine application requirements page for more information.
Career paths and, in some cases, volunteer opportunities for graduates of the MS in Forensic Medicine degree program may include the following:
Learn more about forensic careers and what you can do with a degree in forensic medicine.
DOWNLOAD PROGRAM BROCHUREPCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid.
Tuition CalculatorDepartment of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Hassman Academic Center, Suite 403A-6
4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-871-6796
Fax: 215-871-6865
Chair and Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Terri Curry
Academic Coordinator
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