PhD Forensic Science at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The PhD in Forensic Science requires at least 71 credit hours, including up to 31 hours of dissertation research, an oral qualifying examination in criminalistics, a dissertation proposal presentation and an oral dissertation defence.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Forensic and Investigative Science | Duration: Minimum 71 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Core of 24 hours (Foundations of Criminalistics, Forensic Laboratory Management, Forensic Informatics, Trace Evidence Examination, Forensic Casework Practicum, Advanced Forensic Biology, Research Design in Forensic Science, Statistical Methods 2), 4 hours of forensic chemistry (arson and explosives, seized drugs, or forensic toxicology), 6 hours of electives, 6 hours of seminar and 31 hours of research.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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