UC Davis Graduate Studies
Source: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/gfor Parent: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/forensic-science/forensic-science-ms/
Forensic Science
About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge the biological and physical sciences as used in the collection, analysis and interpretation of evidence, as well as an understanding of the logic and workings of the legal system necessary for careers as forensic scientists in crime laboratories. This is a self-supporting program, and receives no subsidies from the State of California. Tuition is set by the program per unit. Books, supplies, lab materials and other program costs are not included in the tuition. (Tuition fee subject to change.)
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I \ M.S. Plan II
Lead Dean
Graduate School
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GFOR
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
General: Feb 1, 2026\ Space Available: Jun 1, 2026\
Admissions Actions
Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Graduate Program Coordinator\ Aliyah Middleton \ aimiddleton@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair\ Benjamin Moeller \ bcmoeller@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ James Angelastro \ Forensic Science \ (530) 752-1591 | jmangelastro@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Christyann Darwent \ Forensic Science \ (530) 754-0745 | cmdarwent@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Sarah Hamid \ (530) 754-2355 | shamid@ucdavis.edu