The Eberly College of Science

Forensic Science Graduate Degree Program

Our M.P.S. in Forensic Science offers students a foundation in general criminalistics with specialized education and training in either Forensic Biology or Forensic Chemistry. Students are able to further pursue individual forensic interests with a research project on a topic or area of interest.

 

NOTICE

Applications for the MPS in Forensic Science at Penn State are currently closed. The current volatile circumstances surrounding higher education in the US and concerns regarding funding have made it necessary for us to suspend applications to our graduate program for the 2026-2027 school year. We will continue to reassess throughout the upcoming semesters to determine when we can reopen the application.

Please know that we did not make this decision lightly. It was ultimately decided that in the current climate we would be unable to provide students with a quality academic experience befitting a Penn State student. Once we feel confident that conditions have improved to the point that we can provide that quality experience, the applications will reopen. Thank you for you interest in Penn State.

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Academic and Degree Information

Discover Forensic Science at Penn State. Our M.P.S. degree program provides a comprehensive criminalistics education that includes hands-on crime lab training and mock case work.

Forensic students prepare samples for testing
Explore Research

Research and Engagement

Our students conduct award-winning, publishable quality research across all areas of forensic science. Explore instrumentation and resources our students have access to at Penn State. 

Forensic student uses a comparison microscope to compare striation marks on two bullets
How to Apply

Apply for the M.P.S in Forensic Science

Interested in grad school at Penn State? Learn about our M.P.S. program entrance requirements and how to apply to the university.

Forensic students process a mock crime scene on the East Parking Deck for CSI lab