The Maples Center for Forensic Medicine
The William R. Maples Center for Forensic Medicine is a joint initiative of the Colleges of Medicine & Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida. The Maples Center offers graduate degrees and/or certificates in Forensic Medicine and Wildlife Forensic Sciences, as well as continuing education credits via the Maples Center’s continuing education program.
Graduate Degree
Forensic Medicine
Investigate the possibilities with the world’s first 100% online master’s degree in forensic medicine.
Professionals beginning their careers and those already working in the field will benefit from the curriculum that blends medical knowledge and crime scene processing to investigate and solve crimes. Students will take classes in areas like forensic anthropology, artifacts of decomposition and trauma analysis to complete their master’s degree.
GRADUATE DEGREE & CERTIFCATE
Wildlife Forensic Sciences
The University of Florida’s online graduate program in Wildlife Forensic Sciences and Conservation aims to help bridge the knowledge gap in wildlife forensic science. Being an adequately trained professional working in wildlife conservation, ecology, and animal protection will help combat the growing problems in wildlife crime. Through this program, students will learn how critical the conservation of the world’s wildlife is to our ecosystem and natural environment.
In-Person Continuing Education
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Workshop
Dates: February 27, 2023 to March 3, 2023
Location: UF TREEO, 3900 SW 63rd Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Online Continuing Education
Euthanasia by Injection (EBI)
Exploring Access to Veterinary Care (EAVC)
Conservation Medicine
Human Wildlife Conflict
Wildlife Toxicology
Working Dogs in Conservation
Forensic Entomology
Veterinary Forensic Science Rounds
Forensic Services
The William R. Maples Center for Forensic Medicine at the University of Florida now offers forensic genetic analysis to federal, state, and local law enforcement and other entities involved with the investigations of wildlife, livestock, and companion animal crime.
News
2023 -49th Annual Florida Association of Medical…
SAVE THE DATE! The 49th Annual Florida Association of Medical Examiners Educational Conference. Selected Topics for Florida Medical Examiners…
Investigating the deaths of stray cats and dogs
Dr. Adam Stern, with the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine has created to programs for investigation into the deaths of stay…
FWC-Maples Center Partnership for Wildlife…
FWC Law Enforcement: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has partnered with the Maples Center for Forensic Medicine to offer…
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