Forensic Toxicology
Mailing Address:
Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences (MC 865)
Forensic Toxicology Program
833 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Campus Location: 456A PHARM
Program Code:
20FS5286MS
Telephone:
(312) 996-2560
E-mail: anegrusz@uic.edu
Web Site: http://www.uic.edu/pharmacy/depts/Forensic_Toxicology/index.php
Department Head: William T. Beck
Director of Graduate Studies: Adam Negrusz
The MS in Forensic Toxicology is a comprehensive, research-based, professional master’s degree with emphasis on basic knowledge of analytical chemistry, physiology, and pharmacology, and problem formulation and solving skills as developed through thesis research. It can provide a pathway to gainful employment in positions requiring or desiring MS-level training. It also provides preparation for PhD programs in toxicology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, etc.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:
Master of Science
- Baccalaureate Field BS in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences, and/or PharmD. Analytical chemistry, one semester physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis are required.
- Grade Point Average At least 3.25/4.00 overall. Applications are strengthened by a GPA higher than 3.25/4.00 overall, and a minimum of 3.00/4.00 in science and mathematics courses.
- Tests Required GRE General Test; applications are strengthened by scores corresponding to the 60th percentile (verbal) and 70th percentile (quantitative) or higher, and 5 or higher in analytical writing.
- Minimum TOEFL Score 600 (paper-based); 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (new Internet-based TOEFL). Recommended score of 87, with subscores of Reading 21, Listening 21, Speaking 23, and Writing 22; or IELTS of 6.5, with subscores of 6.0 for all four subscores.
- Letters of Recommendation Three required.
- Personal Statement Required.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:
Master of Science
- Minimum Semester Hours Required 42.
- Course Work Required Courses: BPS 570, 573, 574, two credit hours of 587, GCLS 500, 501, 503, PHYB 552, PCOL 501, 502.
- Electives: 6 semester hours that may be selected from among PCOL 430, BPS 501, 502, 542, 588, 592.
- Comprehensive Examination None.
- Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis only. No other options are available.
- Students must earn at least 6 hours in BPS 598.
