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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.)
M.S. Plan II
Graduate School
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Space Available: Jun 1, 2024
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Program Coordinator
Ashley Hall
asmhall@ucdavis.edu
Program Coordinator
Tiffana LeMaster
tmthompson@ucdavis.edu
Program Coordinator
Brianna Payne
bmpayne@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Group Chair
Benjamin Moeller
bcmoeller@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Advisor: General
Christyann Darwent
Forensic Science
(530) 754-0745 | cmdarwent@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General
Ashley Hall
Forensic Science
asmhall@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General
Robert Poppenga
Forensic Science
(530) 752-8125 | rhpoppenga@ucdavis.edu
Senior Academic Advisor
Sarah Mooney
(530) 752-0650 | smooney@ucdavis.edu