Study forensic science abroad
An in-depth guide to studying forensic science as an international student.
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Forensic science degrees abroad
Forensic science looks at applying science to help with an investigation. It may be used in civil cases as well as criminal ones, and uses learnings from chemistry and biology to obtain evidence. Some of the techniques used in forensic science include fingerprinting, hair analysis, luminol spray, and toxicology.
The popularity of studying forensic science has increased significantly over the last decade, in part due to popular TV series and films. Across the world you can study forensic science at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD levels.
Forensic science program structure
At undergraduate level, bachelor’s degrees in forensic science may take between three and four years to complete. At master’s level, a program will last between one and two years. A PhD in forensics will take at least three years full time to complete.
Forensic science degrees may be accredited by an official body or organization in the country you are studying in. This means that they meet the strict standards of practice necessary for a professional environment.
At some institutions you are able to experience a work placement as part of your degree, giving you real world experience of what you’ve learnt on your course.
You’ll study the main areas of forensic science through modules. Some areas of study are compulsory, and others are elective for you to specialize in or expand your knowledge in other subjects. Some of the most common module topics in forensic science include:
- Biology in forensic science
- Chemistry in forensic science
- Anatomy and physiology
- Digital forensics
- DNA analysis
- Ballistics
- Laws for evidence
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Forensic science study abroad programs
Forensic science undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in forensic science
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Forensic Science - BSc
Long Island University Post, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 35,736 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Forensic Science - BSc
Arizona State University, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,453 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Forensic Science - BSc
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Forensic Science – Chemistry - BSc
University of Central Florida, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 22,478 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Forensic Science: Forensic Biochemistry Option - BSc
New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 16,693 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Associate in forensic science
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Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Dual Admissions Programs (CUNY Justice Academy) - Dual ASc/BSc
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA- Program type
- Associate/Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,436 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Certificate in forensic science
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General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts UOIT Transfer – Forensics - Cert
Durham College, Canada- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,907 CAD
- Start date
- September
Forensic science graduate programs
Master's in forensic science
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Forensic Science - MSc
Pace University, USA- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 51,400 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Forensic Science - MSc
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 20,362 USD
- Start date
- January, September
Future forensic science careers
In terms of careers directly related to forensics, graduates can go on to do some of the following roles:
- Police officer
- Detective
- Crime scene investigator
- Biomedical scientist
- Toxicologist
- Laboratory technician
Graduates of forensics have showed that they are methodical and have a great eye for detail. Regardless of the career you go into after studying forensic these skills will be highly sought after by employers.
