Graduate Students
If you are a current graduate student, this page is just for you. Explore the information and resources available below to help you make the most of your time in VCU's Department of Forensic Science.
Resources
Search Job and Internship Postings
If we're aware of an internship or job, it's posted on our website.
Explore Directed Research
Learn more about FRSC 793 Forensic Science Research Experience, a core requirement for the M.S. curriculum.
Conduct an Independent Study
Learn about an FRSC 692: Independent Study as a chance to bolster your research credentials and dive deep into a topic of interest.
Get Financial Support
Review information about assistantships, employment and scholarships available to help you reach your goals.
Learn About Background Checks
Your personal behavior and choices are critical to a future in the field of forensic science.
Read the Graduate Handbook
For a copy of the graduate handbook for the M.S. program, email the Department of Forensic Science at fos@vcu.edu.
Key Info
Contacts
Jo Murphy
Communications and Program Coordinator
fos@vcu.edu
Sarah Seashols-Williams, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Director
sseashols@vcu.edu
Course Overrides
All FRSC courses will have waitlists in eServices. If a class is full and you are unable to register, get on the eServices waitlist (when registering for classes). Since these are managed through eServices, students will need to monitor their email closely; if a space opens up, the next student on the waitlist will receive an email and will only have 24 hours to claim their seat! If you have other questions or concerns, please contact Jo Murphy, department coordinator, at fos@vcu.edu.
Looking for a job?
Check out the following sites for job postings to help get you started in a career in forensic science. A few of them also have internship and research opportunities.