Overview

Career outcomes

Specifically, the Forensic Psychology program at Ontario Tech University will prepare students for careers related to the following:

Administration in provincial and federal programs.
Advertising and marketing.
Behavioural science and statistical research in government organizations.
Design and evaluation of community programs.
Research and/or teaching in college and university settings.
Research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement.
Research in mental health institutions, hospital settings, justice-related institutes, correctional facilities, the pharmaceutical industry and educational entertainment industry.
Trial consulting.

The program will also allow professionals (e.g., law enforcement officials) to advance in their current fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Influence
Stereotypes and Prejudice
Confessions and Interrogations
Neurobiology of Antisocial Behaviour
Personality and Crime
Psychology and Law Enforcement
Psychology and the Courtroom
Psychology and Contemporary Issues in Youth Justice
Psychopathic Behaviour
Risk Assessment
Sexual Offending

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Forensic Psychology

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Academic requirements

GPA

A-

English requirements

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold the university's Master of Science (MSc) degree in Forensic Psychology or an equivalent research project or thesis-based Master of Arts/MSc degree (e.g., Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biology, Criminology) at a recognized institution.
Minimum academic standing of A-minus (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.3 scale or 80 to 84 per cent) during graduate study.

Required supporting documents:

A curriculum vitae (CV) including education, employment, teaching and research experience, and publications (if any).
A third letter of reference.
A two- to three-page statement of academic intent (note that this is longer than the general requirements).
A substantive writing sample.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19166 CAD / year

≈ 19166 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7579 CAD / year

≈ 7579 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

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

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