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Forensic Science
Reconstruct the crime scene
Our undergraduate and graduate programs are supported by two strong academic departments, Chemistry and Biology, whose faculty members combine exceptional teaching skills with pioneering published research in their respective fields. They are top-notch professionals in criminalistics, forensic chemistry, and forensic biology, many of whom maintain full-time affiliations with major forensic laboratories of local and federal law enforcement agencies, allowing them to bring you into the field with hands-on internships.
Unique Opportunities
Pace University supports active chapters of Beta Beta Beta (the national biology honor society) and Sigma Xi (the national scientific research society), connecting you to active learning communities, enhancing your learning experience, and providing resources for advising and career planning.
Programs
Undergraduate
Is crime-solving your calling? With our BS in Forensic Science, you’ll learn from professionals in criminalistics, forensic chemistry, and forensic biology in our fully equipped facilities, including a new state-of-the-art DNA sequencing lab and specialized laboratories with virtual crime scene reconstruction and forensic microscopy.
Graduate
Our MS in Forensic Science prepares you for a career in one of the fastest growing fields in the country. The program’s science-based curriculum provides the education and professional experience you’ll need to play a pivotal role in today’s criminal justice system and for a successful future in forensic science.
Success Starts Here
"I was very much drawn to the flexibility of the Master of Science in Forensic Science program at Pace. The networking and career opportunities in the New York City area were also an attraction, and I felt that being in this location would be a contributing factor to my success."
Facilities and Instruments
Students in Pace University’s Forensic Science programs use state-of-the-art instruments and equipment.
Available equipment
- ABI DNA sequencing system that consists of the 7500 Real Time PCR and the 3130 Genetic Analyzer
- HPLC (Agilent 1100)
- GC-MS (2, Agilent 5890, 6890-5732)
- GC-FID (2, Agilent 6890)
- FTIR with ATR (Nicolet)
- Capillary Electrophoresis (Agilent)
- FT Â NMR (Anasazi, 60 MHz)
- UV-Vis (Perkin Elmer Lamda-2)
- Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
- LC-MS, Fluorescence microscope
- Reflectance UV-Vis
- Fluorimeter (Hitachi 2500)
- Microwave synthesizer (CEM Discover)
- Microscopes and polarized light microscopes
- Vernier LabPro Data Collection System with pH, light, temperature, turbidity sensors and ion selective electrodes
- Computational facilities including a Beowulf Cluster for Molecular Modeling and a dedicated workstation for Virtual Crime Reconstruction
Faculty
Visit our faculty directory for a full list of Chemistry and Physical Sciences Department faculty.
Adjunct Faculty
Amanda Murray
Email: amurray@pace.edu
Professor Murray's research interests lie in forensic biology and education. In forensic biology, advancing the field using innovation and cutting-edge technology to help solve crimes. In education, it is important to her to guide students in the forensic science career so that the future of forensic science remains a discipline of integrity and quality.
Nidhi Sheth
Email: nsheth@pace.edu
Professor Sheth's research interests lie at the intersection of forensic science and computational biology, focusing on the advancement of DNA analysis techniques and the integration of computational tools into forensic investigations. She is particularly interested in advancing the application of forensic science, aiming to improve the efficiency and precision of evidence analysis in criminal investigations.
Contact
Zhaohua Dai, PhD
Director, Forensic Science Program
Professor of Chemistry
New York City Campus
Phone: (212) 346-1760
Email: zdai@pace.edu