Forensic Science Internship Opportunity

Posted By: Kerri Carlson Anderson On: 2026-10-29
Posted On: 2026-10-29

The Southern Minnesota Medical Examiner’s Office in partnership with the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science is seeking applicants for their Forensic Science Internship Program.

The office is currently recruiting a student for their January internship (apply before November 15) and the summer internship application is due in April.
To be eligible for the Medical Examiner’s Office Internship, students must:
  • Be currently enrolled as a third- or fourth-year student in a criminology, criminal justice, forensic science, or natural science program
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be at least 18 years of age before starting the program

Candidates are selected based on grades and work experiences, as well as representation of personal qualities and skills and a genuine interest in the forensic field of medicolegal death investigation in a purpose statement. 

Check out the profile on Madeline Patterson’s experience as an intern in the program.

For further details visit: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/medical-examiner-office-internship—forensic-science-rotation-minnesota/

If a Saint Mary’s student is selected to participate in the internship they will be required to complete the internship for credit by completing the Internship Registration process through Career Services.

Questions? Email internships@smumn.edu.