Upon completion of a Master of Science in Forensic Sciences program, the degree earned is a "Master of Science" or "Master's" degree. This degree is earned by completing a master's degree program after a bachelor's degree. Master of Science in Forensic Sciences programs may focus on topics such as forensic medicine, forensic chemistry, forensic psychology, and forensic computer science, and teach students about forensic investigation and the application of forensic science.

The Master of Forensic Sciences program is designed for students who want to work in areas related to law and the criminal justice system. The program teaches students the theoretical and applied aspects of forensic sciences, while allowing them to specialize in subjects such as forensic investigation, forensic toxicology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, forensic psychology and forensic anthropology.

In this program, students learn the basic concepts of forensic sciences and the relevant legal rules. They also gain knowledge about the techniques used in the application areas of forensic sciences. Students can also specialize in areas such as criminalistics, forensic document examination, forensic accounting and cybersecurity.

The aim of the program is to teach students advanced topics in forensic sciences, to understand the forensic investigation process and to provide practical skills in the collection, analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence. Graduates of the program can continue their careers in forensic sciences in the public and private sectors.

The program qualifications of the Master of Forensic Sciences program cover the knowledge, skills and competencies that students should have after graduation. These qualifications may include the following:

Having basic knowledge about law and the criminal justice system.

Being able to follow current research in the field of forensic sciences and develop a critical perspective.

Being knowledgeable about research methods and statistical analysis techniques in the field of forensic sciences.

Being knowledgeable about sub-branches such as forensic medicine, forensic psychology, forensic chemistry and forensic computer science.

Being sufficiently knowledgeable about legal correspondence, reporting and defense techniques.

Being knowledgeable about the collection, preservation, analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence.

Being knowledgeable about professional ethics and responsibilities and being able to develop an attitude in this regard.

Being able to collaborate and communicate effectively with different stakeholders involved in judicial processes.

Being knowledgeable about legislation and judicial decisions in judicial processes and being able to apply them.

Being able to increase knowledge and develop the ability to conduct new studies by applying research in the field of forensic sciences.

The Master of Forensic Sciences program is a graduate program that provides students with training in forensic sciences in order to contribute to the legal system. Graduates of this program may have the opportunity to work in various professions in the field of forensic sciences.

For example, they can prepare forensic reports. They can also perform chemical analyses of forensic evidence as forensic chemists. Forensic psychologists can also testify in courts or apply mandatory psychological treatments with court orders. In addition, they can work in professions such as forensic accountants, lawyers and judges.

In general, graduates of the forensic science master's program can be employed in different roles such as presenting evidence in courts, conducting research on forensic issues or conducting forensic transactions. (If other expert witness requirements are completed)

The student's success in the courses is determined by evaluating the mid-term grades and the final exam grade together.

Mid-term grades consist of quizzes, mid-term exam grades and grades given to homework, applications and practical work depending on the course. In the credit system, the type and weight of mid-term and final evaluations (exams, homework, applications and similar) are reported to the relevant department head by the instructor teaching the course within the first two weeks of the semester and announced to the students by the relevant teaching unit administration. The final evaluation is determined by the instructor teaching the course with one of the following letter grades, taking into account the general success level of all students taking that course.

While the impact of the homework given during the semester on the final grade is 40%, the impact of the final exams at the end of the semester is 60%.

Graduation Requirements are as follows:

• Successfully completing all courses in the program,
• Having no FF grade,
• Achieving a minimum grade of CB or higher for each course,
• Completing 120 ECTS credits, with 60 credits from coursework and 60 credits from the thesis,
• Submitting a thesis of at least 15,000 words in accordance with the "Thesis Writing Guide" provided by the Graduate Education Institute, and defending it if deemed necessary,
• Presenting a thesis with a plagiarism rate below the accepted maximum of 30%,
• Submitting the thesis approved in Turkish in English.