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Master of Forensic Psychology

California Baptist University

Riverside, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

BPS-accredited one-year Masters, The first stage towards registration as a forensic psychologist.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Forensic Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in police and justice system
Prison and rehabilitation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Clinical associate in psychology
Assistant psychologist
Therapy coordinator
Support worker
Police officer
Probation officer
Civil servant
Research associate
Lecturer

Curriculum

One-year full-time course. Modules: explanations of crime and victimology
Police and justice system
Prison and rehabilitation
Assessment and treatment of offenders
Professional forensic practice
Qualitative and advanced statistical methods
Mixed methods and a 40-credit forensic research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution with 2.75 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA; 500-word statement of purpose or interview; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0
PTE 58 or Duolingo 125); ENG123 or ESL094 in the first semester; some programmes set extra requirements.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university (baccalaureate); statement of purpose (500 words) or interview; some programmes (athletic training, nursing) have their own file deadlines

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 83
IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.0)
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 125 (no subscore below 115)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Forensic Psychology. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,330 USD
Application fee	$45 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Riverside Campus
Faculty or school	College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Department	Division of psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.