About the course

The Master of Science in Crime Scene Investigation teaches the scientific knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to investigative work. Designed for investigators, detectives, lawyers, special agents, medicolegal death investigators, crime scene technicians, and aspiring forensic investigators, the program trains students in techniques used to document crime scenes and to collect evidence. Students emerge from the program with skills in homicide investigation, forensic pathology, trace evidence analysis, crime scene photography, and examination of questioned documents, among other areas. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2025	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2026	Washington, DC

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Washington University

Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0, or

　　TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based,

　　Two (2) recommendations.

　　A bachelor's degree from an accredited university with at least one semester in chemistry and one semester of biology or permission of the department.

　　Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

　　In an essay of 250 – 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study in your chosen field

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Washington University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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