Overview

Each student takes three core courses and two colloquia as the academic foundation for developing their area of research.

Features

West Virginia University is only one of two programs nationally that offers the PhD in Forensic Science. Our student-centric philosophy creates an environment of strong faculty-student interactions where students are valued as junior colleagues.

Prospective students are encouraged to contact the faculty member whose area of expertise aligns best with their interest concomitant with applying to the program.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

Forensic Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation - Three

Résumé /CV

Statement of Purpose

Essay/Writing Sample (Contact a Graduate Program Representative for a Prompt)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30024 USD / year

≈ 30024 USD / year
Out-of-State

30024 USD / year

≈ 30024 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10728 USD / year

≈ 10728 USD / year

Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Morgantown

Funding

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