What is Forensic Genetics?

Forensic Genetics (MS) was developed to help prepare professionals for this burgeoning field that combines hard scientific enquiry with the legal system. Understanding and using DNA techniques, evidence handling and other aspects of preparing and presenting DNA evidence are the core of this curriculum. The program trains professionals in forensic genetics at a level that surpasses the requirements instituted by the national standards for forensic DNA analysis. Graduates are qualified to do forensic casework, human population genetics, parentage testing, criminalistics, genetic data analysis, human identification, biostatistics, wildlife forensics and molecular genetics.