{"id":31732,"date":"2013-08-28T14:44:12","date_gmt":"2013-08-28T18:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=31732"},"modified":"2023-10-26T16:31:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T20:31:39","slug":"whybmfs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/bmfs\/admissions\/whybmfs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why BMFS at BU CAMED?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2013\/08\/IMG_0507-636x270.jpg\" alt=\"student studying in BU campus housing\" width=\"893\" height=\"379\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-55032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2013\/08\/IMG_0507-636x270.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2013\/08\/IMG_0507.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Top 5 Reasons to Choose BMFS at BU CAMED<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/bmfs\/faculty-and-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Faculty<\/a><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Students have the opportunity to build professional networks with the faculty of the BMFS program, which is comprised of educators with extensive crime laboratory and forensic casework experience. The faculty helps cultivate\u00a0a unique\u00a0approach to forensic science education through exceptional\u00a0course development and assists with career development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/bmfs\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curriculum<\/a><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coursework in forensic DNA analysis, forensic chemistry, trace evidence analysis, forensic pathology<\/li>\n<li>Classes in expert witness testimony and mock court experience<\/li>\n<li>Elective courses available in topics such as biochemistry, molecular biology, histology and statistics<\/li>\n<li>Students build proficiencies and professionalism through exposure to seminars, conferences and special events such as \u201cstudent achievement day\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research<\/a><strong>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Students have access to state of the art laboratory instrumentation and equipment at Boston University Core Laboratory Research Facilities, a\u00a0<span>nationally recognized institution for research programs in neuroscience, cancer, and infectious disease. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Research at BU medical school is ranked<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/best-graduate-schools\/top-medical-schools\/research-rankings\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span> 32nd<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>in the nation <span>according to <em>US News<\/em> Report\u00a0<\/span><span>for 2023-24<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/bmfs\/instrumentation-and-facilities\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Directed study and research<\/a> in various forensic science disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity for graduate student assistantships and travel awards to professional conferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/bmfs\/graduate-outcomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional Success<\/a>: Students are encouraged to build both scientific knowledge and soft skills (especially communication and collegiality) to become leaders in their fields.<strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span>Our graduates are motivated, lifelong learners, who are prepared for challenging positions in a competitive and fast-paced global environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong>\u00a0Boston Community<strong>:<\/strong><span>\u00a0Our\u00a0medical campus\u00a0enables shared learning with like-minded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">students<\/a> and boasts an active forensic science student organization. Students engage in personal and professional enrichment activities through campus- focused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">social action<\/a> initiatives and community organizations. Boston is a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofboston.gov\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">college-oriented<\/a> city\u00a0and an academic hub, offering rich and diverse cultural, intellectual and recreational\u00a0experiences for students, and is a walking city\u00a0with easy access to many historic, cultural and recreational activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top 5 Reasons to Choose BMFS at BU CAMED 1. Faculty:\u00a0Students have the opportunity to build professional networks with the faculty of the BMFS program, which is comprised of educators with extensive crime laboratory and forensic casework experience. The faculty helps cultivate\u00a0a unique\u00a0approach to forensic science education through exceptional\u00a0course development and assists with career development. 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