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

Major Code
GFOR

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Feb 1, 2024
Space Available: Jun 1, 2024

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Ashley Hall
asmhall@ucdavis.edu

Program Coordinator
Tiffana LeMaster
tmthompson@ucdavis.edu

Program Coordinator
Brianna Payne
bmpayne@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Benjamin Moeller
bcmoeller@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program 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

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Sarah Mooney
(530) 752-0650 | smooney@ucdavis.edu