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Applying
Entrance into the Forensic Science Program is restricted to the fall semester only.

Admission Requirements
Minimum requirements for admission to the program include: a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or forensic science (or its equivalent coursework in a relevant field) from an accredited institution of higher education; a 3.0 overall grade point average; and one year of general biology, general physics, general chemistry and organic chemistry, all with their associated laboratories.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results and official transcripts must be received by the application deadline, along with a personal letter from the applicant and letters of reference.  If the GRE was taken after October 1, 2002, a minimum combined score of 1,100 is required on the verbal and quantitative sections.  Prior to October 1, 2002 , a minimum combined GRE score of 1,500 is required for consideration.

Application Deadline
All application materials must be submitted by March 1. Students are accepted on their academic merit, GRE scores, and letters of reference attesting to their academic potential, motivation in pursuing a career in forensic science, along with their ethical character.
Required Application Materials
  • Completion of the Marshall University Graduate College Application which is available online at:  http://www.marshall.edu/mugc/grad-app.pdf
  • GRE scores
  • Three letters of reference, on formal letterhead, from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, moral character and/or work ethic
  • Applicant letter requesting admission to the Forensic Science Program
  • Official transcripts documenting degree and courses requirements

All materials should be submitted to:

Marshall University
Graduate Admissions Office
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston , WV 25303-1600

Telephone: 1-800-642-9842

International Students
Marshall University is authorized under U.S. Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students with F-1 or J-1 visa status. International applicants must submit official documentation to be considered for admission to:

Marshall University
Center for International Programs
212 Old Main
Huntington , WV , 25755

Contact the Center for International Programs at:

Telephone: 304-696-2379
Fax: 304-696-6353
Email: cip@marshall.edu

Student Fees : Forensic Science Program 2006 - 2007
Price Per Semester

Description

Resident

Metro*

Non-Resident

Health Professional

2255

3205

4965

Athletic Title IX Equity Fee

150

150

150

Standard Auxiliary Fee

139

139

139

Educational/General Fee

795

1095

1885

System Capital Fee

205

800

800

Total

3544

5389

7939

* Metro area includes the following counties:
In Ohio : Gallia, Lawrence, Meits and Scioto ; In Kentucky : Boyd, Carter, Floyd, Greenup, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, and Pike.

Academic Common Market Procedures
The Academic Common Market Program enables students who come from states which do not offer a Forensic Science Program to attend Marshall University at the in state tuition rate.

Students who wish to obtain Academic Common Market benefits at Marshall University must follow these steps:

1.   Provide to the Office of Academic Affairs, 110 Old Main, an original certification from the student’s residency state agency approving Academic Common Market to a specific program at Marshall University .

2.   Provide proof of admission to Marshall University and to the specified program. This should be delivered to the Office of Academic Affairs.

3.   Provide proof of satisfactory progress within the specified program each semester. This can be done by completing the Academic Common Market Satisfactory Progress Report, available in the Registrar’s Office, 106 Old Main, online at www.marshall.edu/academic-affairs or within the Forms section of this guide, prior to the due date for fee payments for any term of enrollment.

The deadline for submission of all materials is the last day of late registration for the semester for each term of enrollment.

Six Common Market States (as of 7/07/06 )

  • NORTH CAROLINA
  • DELAWARE
  • KENTUCKY
  • LOUISIANA
  • SOUTH CAROLINA
  • TEXAS


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Telephone: 304-690-4363 Fax: 304-690-4360
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