Master in Forensic Science and Technology (Master's)

For Master in Forensic Science and Technology (Master's), tuition fees are 26,568 USD per year.

Students study how physical, biomedical, and social sciences are used to analyze and evaluate physical evidence, human testimony, and criminal suspects. They also study forensic medicine, dentistry, anthropology, psychology, entomology, pathology, laboratory technology, autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, crime scene analysis, photography, fingerprint technology, document analysis, examination procedures, law, regulations, standards, and ethics.

Graduates work in forensic medicine and laboratory technology. They also use these skills in autopsies, crime scene analysis, photography, fingerprint work, document analysis, and witness or suspect examination.

For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, founded in 1878, is a mid-sized private university with about 8,300 students and a growing international cohort. The university’s urban campus provides convenient access to Pittsburgh’s professional sectors while maintaining a distinct campus identity and strong student support services. Duquesne blends liberal arts foundations with professionally oriented programs that emphasize ethical leadership and community engagement.

Academic offerings span business, health professions, law, nursing, music and the humanities, with an emphasis on preparing students for careers through internships and applied learning. Faculty often work closely with students on research and practicum experiences, and the university maintains partnerships with hospitals, firms and cultural institutions in the city to facilitate hands-on training and professional networking.

Life at Duquesne includes active student organizations, campus ministry and career development resources tailored to international students, including orientation, language support and visa guidance. The Pittsburgh setting offers internships, cultural activities and a growing job market for graduates. Prospective international students who want a supportive, values-driven campus with strong professional connections will find Duquesne welcoming and well positioned to foster academic growth and career readiness.