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Master of Science in Forensic Science with Concentration in Digital Forensics and Incident Response Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

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USD 30000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

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Program Overview

Our mission is to prepare you for a career as a forensic scientist in government and private forensic laboratories, or for further graduate and/or professional academic degrees. In our FEPAC-accredited program, you will receive in-depth exposure to specializations within the field, including drug analysis, DNA analysis, trace evidence, criminalistics and legal issues. A strong emphasis on laboratory courses provides students with significant hands-on experience prior to graduation; for example, several of the required lab courses are taught at the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Lab, which is nationally accredited by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors.

Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor' Degree in Forensic or a Natural science, computer science, electrical engineering, business or information systems, information technology or equivalent course work (30 upper-level credits in the above majors). 
    • Completion of 16 credits in information technology, computer science, business/systems security, including six credits in a programming language.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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