Courses and schedules are subject to change based on demand and availability.
Summer 2021
Featured Course: Forensic Photography Laboratory
Join us in Gainesville, FL this summer to get a hands-on approach regarding the basic concepts of photographing crime scenes. Students will become familiar with the history, the operation of the digital camera, admissibility and court challenges of photos, camera functions, photo sequencing and composition, use of lighting, flash, ALS, macro photography, videography, and will include photo exercises.
Summer 2021
Featured Course: Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Laboratory
Join us in Gainesville, FL this summer to get a hands-on approach regarding the basic concepts of bloodstain pattern analysis and interpretation. Students will become familiar with the history, properties of blood, distribution, shapes, sizes, mechanisms to create patterns/stains, surface textures, and methods to obtain Area of Convergence and Area of Origin.
Which courses will you take in forensic medicine?
Degree Options
The online M.S. in Forensic Medicine program consists of 37 credits – 28 core credit hours and 9 elective credit hours – and has thesis and non-thesis options.
Full Course List
Core Courses
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Type | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS6360 | Principles of Forensic Medicine 1 | 4 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6361 | Principles of Forensic Medicine 2** | 4 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6362 | Principles of Crime Scene Investigation | 3 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6352 | Artifacts of Decomposition | 3 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6354 | Communication Skills in a Forensic Context | 3 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6351 | Trauma Analysis | 3 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6363 | Principles of Osteology | 3 | Core | X | ||
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Forensic Medicine (Literature Survey) | 2 | Core | X | X | X |
| GMS6905 | Independent Studies in Medical Sciences (Final Exam) | 1 | Core | X | X | X |
Electives – Online
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Type | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS6350 | Forensic Investigations | 3 | Elective | X | X | X |
| GMS6353 | Gross Anatomical Exam | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6355 | Traffic Homicide Investigation and Reconstruction | 3 | Elective | TBD | ||
| GMS6356 | Applied Osteology | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6357 | Forensic Photography*** | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6358 | Forensic Medicine 3** | 4 | Elective | TBD | ||
| GMS6359 | Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| VME6053 | Skeletal Trauma Analysis in Animals | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| VME6054 | Scientific and Legal Principles of Forensic Evidence | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6971 | Research for Master's Thesis (Thesis Research) | 6 | Elective | X | X | X |
| ENY 6706 | Forensic Entomology | 3 | Elective | X |
Most Maples Center program courses count as electives within other Maples Center programs, so long as they reasonably apply toward the degree. To learn more about these other programs please visit their websites: Shelter Medicine | Veterinary Forensic Sciences | Wildlife Forensic Sciences & Conservation
Learn more about the thesis and non-thesis options and their course requirements here.
Electives – In-Person
We look forward to offering in-person lab courses for Summer 2021! Forensic Photography Laboratory will run the week of July 19. Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Laboratory will run the week of July 26. Both courses will take place at the UF TREEO Center.
| Course # | Course Name | Credits | Type | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS6357L | Forensic Photography Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6359L | Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6352L | Artifacts of Decomposition Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X | ||
| GMS6362L | Principles of Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory | 3 | Elective | X |
*** Access to DSLR camera and tripod required
** Pre-requisites needs to be met prior to taking FM2 and FM3
Last updated 03/31/2021