Forensic experts are an integral part of our justice system. As a student in our Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Medicine program, you will develop the knowledge and skills to analyze physical evidence and establish facts in civil or criminal cases.
Our full master’s degree program prepares you for the challenges of forensic medicine by helping you acquire a baseline of analytical and critical thinking skills. These skills will enable you to positively impact your community and the lives of your patients and their families.
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.
Coursework includes forensic pathology, research design and methodology, law and evidentiary procedure and principles of forensic medicine.
Classes during the first year (August-May) will be held 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 Program. 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:
Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Evans Hall, Suite 403A-6
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 215-871-6760 | Fax: 215-871-6865
Gregory McDonald, DO, FCAP
Chair and Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
Terri Curry
Academic Coordinator
James McCans, MS, NREMT-P
Clinical Assistant Professor
Joel Garblik, DDS, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Detective David J. McDonald
Clinical Instructor
