- Master of Science in Forensic Biology program has coursework and labs in areas like toxicology, forensic chemistry, and interpretation of DNA evidence, students will learn how to assist law enforcement with DNA identification and kinship analysis, as well as missing persons and mass-disaster casework.
- Students will receive instruction from a team of interdisciplinary and experienced faculty and researchers as well as other experts in the forensic science and criminal justice community.
- The program has a strong emphasis on theories and state-of-the-art technology students will acquire the skills needed for forensic science and laboratory research.
University At Albany - [Ualbany], New York, Albany - Courses & Fees
Albany, New York
University Public CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Forensic Biology)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
₹25.7 L/Yr
$29,751 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Nov 1, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | ₹2445874 | ₹2445874 | ₹2445874 | ₹2445874 |
| Health Insurance | ₹124315 | ₹124315 | ₹124315 | ₹124315 |
| Total Fees | ₹2570189 | ₹2570189 | ₹2570189 | ₹2570189 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| On-Campus Housing | ₹801699.2 |
| Meal Plan | ₹471689.4 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- Students must achieve and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.
Indian Students Eligibility:
- Students should submit required official and complete individual mark skeets for each examination attempt, including subsidiary exams.
- Photocopies of student's mark sheets are accepted only when they are attested by the University Registrar or Controller of Examinations and placed in a sealed, stamped envelope that is sent directly to the Graduate School.
Scores Required
- The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT results are not required.
Required Document List
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Goals
VISA & Work Study
VISA
International applicants are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student Visa. As per the application process of universities in the USA, a student needs to have the following basic documents to procure a US student visa.
- A valid passport that has a validity of a minimum of 6 months after students stay in the country
- Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application confirmation page)
- Application fee payment Receipt
- Form I-20 if applying for a Student visa (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
- Receipt Number on Petition filed by U.S employer (I-129 form) if applying for a work visa.
- Original Marks Sheet or Provisional certificates.
- Evidence of sufficient funds in the bank account to ensure they can survive the duration of course in the USA.
- Score sheet of standardized exams like IELTS (6.5 or equivalent), TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, etc.
- Proof that the candidate will leave the country once the program is completed. A return air ticket to the home country can be evidence of this kind.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates have careers as:
- Forensic biologist, Detective,
- Toxicologist, Analytical chemist,
- Laboratory Director, Police consultant.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | ₹86390 | No | N/A |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship | ₹478773.38 | Yes | Mar 31, 2023 |
| ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | ₹345560 | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
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