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PhD of Forensic Science

Sam Houston State University

  • Huntsville, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Sam Houston State University campus

About the program

A combined major linking criminal justice study with laboratory science.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Forensic Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Forensic scientist
  • Probation officer
  • Forensic science technician
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Private investigator
  • Security specialist
  • DNA analysis
  • Toxicology
  • Law enforcement

Curriculum

  • Four-year combined major: overview of the criminal justice system
  • Society and law
  • Forensic criminal investigation
  • Chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Criminalistics
  • Drugs and society
  • And cybercrime and digital forensic investigation. Guaranteed co-op or internship
  • No capstone named
  • Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree as required by the programme; foreign credentials evaluated (NACES or SHSU internal review); GRE and other materials vary by programme

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree as required by the programme; foreign credentials evaluated (NACES or SHSU internal review); GRE and other materials vary by programme

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo Not published
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$18,859 USD
Application fee$90 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusHuntsville main campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Criminal Justice
DepartmentForensic Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value86
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitutional and program scholarships may be available; international eligibility and funding depend on the specific award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    32 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    183 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.