Biomedical and Forensic Specialization

The Biomedical and Forensic Photography specialization is for students with a combined interest in photography, biology, and criminal justice.

An integral part of this program is the priceless six-month internship. This will give you first-hand experience working at the medical examiner's office, where you'll contribute to cases, prepare evidence, and work as a forensic photographer for Miami-Dade County.

Acceptance into the Biomedical and Forensic Photography specialization is not guaranteed. Photography majors must apply to the specialization, usually prior to the junior year of the program. Acceptance requires a combination of a successful interview and portfolio review with the Director of the Forensic Imaging Bureau of the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner’s Office, and successful completion of BIO 220 Human Anatomy and PHO 394 Biomedical and Forensic Practicum (a 3-credit on-site photography practicum taken during summer).

Program Overview

Bachelor of Art: 48 credits Biomedical and Forensic Photography Core plus 16-17 credits co-requisites.

Biomedical and Forensic Photography Core (48 credits)

• 2-D Design
  
• Basic Photography
• Intermediate Photography
• Computer Imaging I
• Photography Practicum I
• Color Photography or Color Processes
• Advanced Digital Imaging or Advanced Computer Imaging
• Large Format Photography
• Lighting Techniques
• Studio Lighting
• History of Art/Photography
• Senior Seminar
• Biomedical and Forensic Internship

Biomedical and Forensic Photography Co-requisites (16-17 credits)

• Biology Overview for Non-majors
• Introductory Human Anatomy
• Introduction to Criminology
• BIO and/or CRM 300 Elective
• BIO 300 Special Topics