Become a Psychologist

Admission deadlines:

Fall – April 1 (February 1 for M.F.S. applicants applying for assistantships/fellowships)
Spring – October 1 (Spring admission available for Graduate Certificate in Forensic Investigations only)

Standardized test scores:

GRE general test (institutional code 5246) required for M.F.S. program; waived for applicants who hold a J.D., M.D., or Ph.D. GRE not required for graduate certificate program.

Recommendations required:

One (1) recommendation

Master of Forensic Science: an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a natural science or forensic science.

Forensice Chemistry concentration: an undergraduate degree with a major in chemistry or an equivalent.

Forensic Molecular Biology concentration: an undergraduate degree with a major in biological sciences. Applicants must have completed 12 credit hours in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or molecular genetics, and statistics or population genetics.

Forensic Toxicology concentration: an undergraduate degree with a major in biological sciences or chemistry.

Prior academic records:

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.

If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application.

Statement of purpose:

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