Virginia Commonwealth University   College of Humanities and Sciences College of Humanities and Sciences Forensic Science 1001 Grove Ave, Moseley House PO Box 843051 Richmond, VA 23284-3051 US   Phone: 1-804-828-7033 Fax: 1-804-828-6949   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Criminal Justice - Forensic Science Concentration On Campus   The Forensic Science option offers broad exposure to: drug analysis, DNA analysis, trace evidence, criminalistics and legal issues. A strong emphasis on lab courses provides students with significant laboratory work prior to graduation. Required lab courses are taught at the Virginia Division of Forensic Science Lab. The Forensic Science option requires 36 credit hours of course work including 21 credit hours from core courses and 15 credit hours from approved electives.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3007  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4629  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $886  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15947  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website