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The PhD degree in Forensic Sciences is a highly interdisciplinary research degree program involving advanced coursework in a number of forensic disciplines. Graduates of the PhD degree program will have advanced knowledge conversant in a broader range of forensic disciplines than one with a master’s degree.

Career options for these graduates may be in the management hierarchy of a forensic laboratory or law enforcement agency or as faculty in undergraduate or graduate forensic science programs.

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The School of Forensic Sciences' faculty offer students a broad foundation in forensic sciences including science-based curriculum and hands-on training with both on-campus and online courses are available. Our qualified faculty research a wide-range of topics from crime scene analysis to toxicology to the effects of explosions and arson.

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School of Forensic Sciences Ph.D., application priority deadlines are October 1 for spring admissions and February 1 for fall admissions.

PhD Admission Requirements:

• PhD applicants must have a Master's degree.
• Three letters of recommendation preferably from professors and/or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s academic ability, work ethic, and skills.
• The TOEFL or IELTS is required for proof of English proficiency for international students.
• Applicants are encouraged to contact a potential faculty mentor and confirm their mutual interest in the mentor/mentee relationship.

Topics discussed during these initial meetings could include:

• Personal career goals and how the Doctoral degree will support those goals; Research interests; Any emphasis desired in coursework available in the program
• Verification of forensic-related employment (for applicants to the AEFTI specialization) to be sent by employer. The Forensic-related Employment form may be requested by emailing [email protected]  
• Interviews may be arranged prior to any offer of admission.

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Oklahoma resident and non-resident tuition rates are applicable to students in the School of Forensic Sciences.  All forensic sciences M.S. programs and tracks have online courses, which involve a supplemental off-campus fee. Online courses require computer skills, computer equipment, and Internet access for full participation. 

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The Doctor of Forensic Sciences degree will provide applied graduate education and training at the doctoral-level in forensic sciences (60 credit hours). Given the current conditions within our society, the need for a professional, non-research oriented doctoral program for forensic sciences practitioners has never been greater. The professional doctoral degree is designed specifically for forensic science practitioners to improve their knowledgebase, tactics, techniques, and procedures. In the DFS, students may be eligible to bring in up to 30 credit hours of transfer credit based upon acceptable coursework completed at the Master of Science level and with approval by the program director and dean of the Graduate College.

Doctor of Forensic Sciences: 60 total credit hours

• Program Core: 15 hours
• Guided Electives: 45 hours
• TOTAL: 60 hours
• Completed online application for: Fall priority deadline - February 1st, Spring priority deadline - October 1st (applications received after the priority date are reviewed on a rolling basis and admissions granted if space is permitted)
• Completed Master’s degree official transcript, Completed bachelor’s degree official transcript
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Three letters of recommendation preferably from professors and/or supervisors familiar with your academic ability, work ethic, and skills. (Applicants only need to provide their recommenders’ email addresses. Recommenders will then be emailed a link from which to upload their letter.)
• Statement of purpose describing your personal career goals and how the doctoral degree will support those goals, a brief description of experience or qualifications in support of the application and the specific track you want to pursue.
• Skills, equipment and access for online course participation includes the capacity for independent learning, proficiency in Windows, Internet, e-mail and basic applications; multimedia computer and high-speed Internet access are necessary.
• Applicants graduating from schools outside the U.S. are required to submit transcripts that have been evaluated to U.S. standards
• International applicants: coursework in the School of Forensic Sciences is online. That said, you will be able to remain in your home country.
• $50.00 application fee

Students enrolled in the Doctor of Forensic Sciences program will complete 60 credit hours during the course of their studies. Cost estimates below are calculated based on 2022-2023 rates. Additional cost details and OSU’s tuition and fee estimator are available on the Bursar website .

This is only an estimate of cost based on currently approved rates. Cost estimates do not include textbooks, exams, or course expenses, nor do they factor in individual transfer credits or scholarship information. Cost will vary if not enrolled in a fully online degree program.  Active-duty military and veterans may qualify for resident tuition rate.  Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time without prior notice.  Full disclaimer. 

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Ph.D. in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science is designed to produce students of the digital forensics and cyber-security realms with the technical skills, critical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, and advanced, discipline-specific knowledge to allow them to advance into leadership positions in business and industry as well as academia. This is accomplished by demonstrating the ability to perform independent and collaborative original research, the successful completion of academic coursework, hands-on experience in the laboratory, and collaboration with digital forensics and cyber-security agencies, institutes, and partners. The program will provide students with the theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and computational skills needed to understand the role of digital and cyber forensic science in post technological societies. The program will allow students to explore the potential for forensically sound digital data capture and analysis and to develop new tools and methods for handling digital and cyber forensic evidence. In doing so, this program has, as its primary focus, research into the computational and scientific basis for forensic and cyber technologies. 

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The Ph.D. in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science is a full-time, on campus program.  Admission to the program requires devoting a significant amount of time to the program. Students are admitted as part of an annual cohort and have a fixed program of study in the first two years of the program.  

Applicants seeking admission to the doctoral program in forensic science must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions :

• Graduate Admissions Application
• Application Fee
• Bachelor's degree conferred by a regionally accredited institution in computer science, digital forensics, or a closely related field
• Official transcript(s) from degree granting institution(s)
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Program Application
• Personal statement , not to exceed 1000 words
• Three letters of recommendation. A minimum of two letters must be from faculty who are sufficiently acquainted with the student to comment on potential for success in the doctoral program
• Current resume or vita
• In some instances, a personal interview may be requested.

The program requires the completion of a minimum of eighty-five hours of graduate credit, as prescribed in the degree plan.

Students must register full-time and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in all courses. In order to advance to candidacy, students must have successfully completed forty-six graduate credit hours of coursework and internship, submit a portfolio for review, and pass Comprehensive Examinations. Once the doctoral program committee determines that the portfolio, proposal, and comprehensive examinations are satisfactory, the student may enroll in dissertation credits.

A minimum of fifteen hours of dissertation credits are required, and students must maintain continuous enrollment in DFSC 8370 Dissertation until they graduate. Students must complete and defend a doctoral dissertation, which is the product of original scholarly research and is of sufficient publishable quality to represent a meaningful contribution to knowledge in the field of digital and cyber forensic science.

The Ph.D. in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science requires the completion of 85 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. Students complete:

​The curriculum is designed to deliver an essential core curriculum in digital and cyber forensic science, together with specialized electives and intensive research in the area of interest. Students are expected to fulfill the requirements during four to five years of full-time study.

  DFSC 7106 must be taken for a total of four credit hours.

Once enrolled in DFSC 8370 , students must enroll in this course every semester until graduation.

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The Ph.D. in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:

• Solve complex cybersecurity-related problems.
• Apply theoretical principles to the development of digital forensics tools and techniques.
• Post-secondary teaching capability.
• Technical communication ability.
• Strong research-oriented capabilities.
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Forensic Science , Doctorate of Philosophy

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Science is an interdisciplinary science degree that is designed to provide students with the critical thinking ability, problem-solving skills, and advanced, discipline-specific knowledge to allow them to advance into leadership positions. This is accomplished by demonstrating the ability to perform independent, original research, the successful completion of multidisciplinary academic coursework, hands-on experience in the laboratory, and collaboration with accredited forensic laboratories, institutes and partners.

The PhD in Forensic Science requires the completion of 86 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. Students complete a total of 43 credit hours of core coursework, a minimum of 15 credit hours of dissertation research and an additional 28 credit hours of electives. The curriculum is designed to deliver an essential core curriculum in forensic science, together with specialized electives and intensive research in the area of interest. Students are expected to fulfill the requirements during four to five years of full-time study.

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Students are accepted in the Fall semester only. All application materials must be received by the deadline for consideration the following academic year. A holistic review of each student's application file will be completed on a competitive basis. Late applications may be accepted; please contact the program office directly. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Fall: January 15

Please note that application deadlines will occasionally change. Please contact the program director (listed in the contact section) for confirmation on application deadlines.

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Emphasis in Forensic Engineering

Forensic engineers are trained to logically investigate and analyse data from disasters, accidents and failures, and present an unbiased assessment of what the underlying cause may have been using deductive methodologies.

The Emphasis in Forensic Engineering creates a unique opportunity for students to gain specialized expertise and recognition for a personal and professional commitment to enhance engineering investigation skills that will compliment design skills learned in other courses. Forensic engineers investigate accidents and failures commonly causing personal injury and/or monetary loss—the consequences of which are normally dealt with in a court of law.

Forensic engineering training goes well beyond the expert witness in the courtroom, and is a part of professional engineering practice that intersects all disciplines of engineering. Forensic engineering skills are highly valuable in the assessment of deterioration in infrastructure, product quality and procedural practice improvement as a result of investigations, direct impact on improving engineering design practices, and revision of codes and standards to improve public safety.

The Emphasis in Forensic Engineering is available to MEng students in five departments in the Faculty (Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering).

Students who complete the requirements of the Emphasis in Forensic Engineering will have it notated in their transcript.

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Requirements

MEng students can earn an Emphasis in Forensic Engineering by completing four courses, including one core course. The remaining three elective courses may be selected from an extensive list.

If you have questions about the Emphasis, please contact the Department of Materials Science & Engineering ([email protected]).

Some courses may satisfy the requirements of multiple emphases. Students may double-count a maximum of one course towards the requirements of any two emphases.

Students cannot earn more than two emphases.

Core Courses

MSE 1031H-Forensic Engineering

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AER 1604H-Air Accident Investigation APS 1034H-Making Sense of Accidents APS 1039H-Enterprise Risk Management APS 1040H-Quality Control for Engineering Management APS 1101H - System Dynamic Risk Management BME 1800H-Biomedical Product Development I BME 1801H-Biomedical Product Development II BME 1802H -Applying Human Factors to the Design of Medical Devices BME 1480H- Experimental Design & Multivariate Analysis CHE 561H-Risk Based Safety Management CHE 568H-Nuclear Engineering CHE 1213H-Corrosion CHE 1431H-Environmental Auditing CHE 1432H-Technical Aspects of Environmental Regulations CHE 1434H-Six Sigma for Chemical Processes CHE 1436-Risk Assessment for Chemical Process and Safety CIV 510H-Solid Mechanics II CIV 518H-Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures CIV 1163H-Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete CIV 1171H-Principles of Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design CIV 1174H-Finite Element Methods in Structural Mechanics CIV 1190H-Structures Under Blast and Impact CIV 1201H-Concrete Technology and Non-Destructive Testing Principles CIV 1279H-Construction Contract Documents CIV 1282H-Case Studies in Building Science CIV 1422H-Dynamic Response of Engineering Materials CIV 1429H- Advanced Rock Engineering: Fractured Rock Masses JMB 1050H- Biological & Bio-Inspired Materials JNC 2503H-Environmental Pathways MSE 1015H-Mechanical Properties of Solids I MSE 1016H-Mechanical Properties of Solids II MSE 1022H-Materials Issues & Application of Advanced Materials in Nuclear Systems MSE 1032H-Atomistic Modelling of Materials MSE 1067-Materials Failure MIE 507H-Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Fundamentals (formerly MIE1224H) MIE 533H-Waves and Their Applications in Non-Destructive Testing and Imaging MIE 566H-Decision Analysis MIE 1301H-Solid Mechanics MIE 1303H-Fracture Mechanics MIE 1411H-Design of Work Places (exclusion MIE343) MIE 1414H-Human Factors in Transportation MIE 1514H-Systems Design and Engineering: A Product Perspective MIE 1616H-Research Topics in Healthcare Engineering MIE 1708H-Collision Reconstruction MIE 1713H-Analysis and Design of Joints in Manufactured Products MIE 1714H-Failure Analysis MIE 1721H-Reliability MIE 1723H-Engineering Maintenance Management MIE 1727H-Statistical Methods of Quality Control MIE 1804H-The Finite Element Method in Mechanical Engineering

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How to Get a PhD in Forensic Science

Forensic scientists work hand-in-hand with law enforcement, using advanced scientific techniques to analyze and interpret criminal evidence. The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) defines forensics as “science exercised in the service of law.” Common applications of forensic science in crime scene investigation include fingerprint analysis, ballistics, body identification, DNA profiling, and toxicology.

Leaders in forensic science research typically come to the field with a PhD in law and criminal justice and related scientific field. Chemistry, biochemistry, and computer science are the most common contexts of advanced forensics education. A growing number of science PhD programs offer a concentration in forensic analysis. Several programs have also developed a dedicated PhD in forensic science.

Achieving the highest degree in forensics takes vision and dedication. Whether you choose to pursue a PhD in analytical chemistry, computer forensics, or forensic science, you can expect a rigorous four to six years of graduate education culminating in original scholarship. This guide helps you prepare for a successful academic journey, from defining your research interests to submitting your PhD applications.

A Guide to the PhD in Forensic Science

Forensic science practices date back centuries. The development of forensics as an academic discipline, however, is a more recent phenomenon. Forensic science entered the academy in 1902, with the establishment of a forensic photography department at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. By mid-century, forensics gained recognition as a criminal justice discipline. The American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) was formed in 1950, and several years later the influential guide Crime Investigation offered a comprehensive account of forensics theory and practice.

Forensic science has gained momentum in the past decades, in response to advances in chemical and digital analytics. As the field grows more and more technically advanced, demand is increasing for forensics experts trained in advanced scientific methods. To learn more about forensics, visit WorldWideLearn.com’s Guide to Majors, where you’ll find a specific section devoted to crime scene investigation.

Doctoral Degree Options in Forensic Science

Despite the growing demand for forensic scientists, PhD programs in forensic science remain scarce. Advanced scholars and practitioners typically come to the field with an advanced degree in a related science–chemistry, biology, or computer science. Some programs in these sciences offer a forensic science concentration or a joint master’s-PhD degree. Sample degree titles include: “PhD in Analytical Chemistry and Master of Forensic Science,” “PhD in Chemistry and Forensic Science,” and “PhD in Computer Science with a concentration in Digital Forensics.”

Other sciences that may be combined with a forensic science master’s degree include: entomology, geology, anthropology, psychology, pathology, dentistry, and archaeology.

Specializations

Forensic science specializations generally fall into one of three categories: biological evidence, physical evidence, and digital evidence. Biological and physical forensics doctorates are typically available in the context of an analytical chemistry or biochemistry department. Digital forensics is a computer science specialty.

Biological Evidence

The biological evidence field draws on biochemistry and molecular biology knowledge to analyze biological specimens such as blood, hair, semen, and genetic material. Research specialties in biological forensics include:

• Messenger RNA profiling
• DNA analysis
• Mass disaster genetics
• Genome amplification
• Y-Chromosome analysis

Physical Evidence

Physical forensics applies chemistry and physics knowledge to the analysis of non-biological trace evidence such as ignitable liquids, explosives, fiber specimens, and glass.

Research specialties include:

• Explosives and accelerant analysis
• Textile and fiber dye analysis
• Fire debris analysis
• Glass and paint analysis
• Polymer Science
• Controlled biological systems for evidence detection

Technologies used in physical forensics include liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) for explosives and fiber analysis, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for explosives, scanning electron microscopy, capillary electrophoresis (CE), ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for glass, and advanced computational methods.

Digital Evidence

Digital forensics is the analysis of “information of probative value that is stored or transmitted in a binary form”–that is, data collected from electronic or digital media such as computers and portable hard drives.

Specialties in digital forensics include:

• Intrusion forensics
• Network forensics
• Device-based specialties (game console, Mac OS, portable electronic devices)
• Digital evidence markup language (modeling digital evidence to facilitate data sharing among law enforcement agencies)

Developing a specific vision of your research interests will help you seek out a program with the resources–faculty, lab equipment, and funding–to support research in your chosen forensic science specialty. Since most forensic science graduate students pursue their PhD in the context of a general science department, the availability of forensics research support cannot be taken for granted.

Career Track

A PhD in forensic science typically leads to an academic or public-sector career. The academic career path emphasizes university teaching and research. Professional career opportunities emphasize research, consulting, and lab director positions at government agencies. County and state law enforcement, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security employ top forensic specialists. Doctoral graduates may also pursue senior scientist and director positions in private research laboratories.

The doctoral degree qualifies you for job titles such as:

• University professor
• Crime lab director
• Crime scene examiner
• Forensic engineer
• Senior forensic scientist

It’s important to have a general idea of your career ambitions before you apply to the PhD program. An academic career goal, for example, will lead you to a campus program with a strong faculty mentorship and graduate student teaching program. Professional career ambitions, by contrast, are better served in a campus or online PhD program with strong industry ties.

Plan for a PhD in Crime Scene and Forensics

Once you’ve clarified your research interests and career goals, you’re in a good position to research doctoral program options in forensic science. This guide takes you through the logistics of preparing for graduate school, from finding a program to completing and submitting your applications.

Step One: Find the Right Graduate Forensic Science Program

Your forensic science PhD is likely to be a custom program created in the context of a general science field. It’s important, therefore, to find a university that not only offers a forensic science concentration, but also supports your research goals with forensics faculty, labs, and funding.

1. List Accredited PhD Programs

Begin by listing all accredited institutions that offer a doctoral degree or degree concentration in forensic science. Accreditation is an important criterion for your search–it ensures the value of your degree and factors into your eligibility for federal funding. Independent accreditation agencies define educational standards and conduct regular program reviews. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a list of approved national and regional accreditation agencies.

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences features a comprehensive list of college and universities that offer graduate forensic science programs. Search this list for campus or online doctoral programs in forensic science. The site also includes a list of programs accredited by the AAFS Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission.

WorldWideLearn.com represents a selection of accredited programs in forensics and related sciences. Search Degrees by Subject to find an online or campus PhD program in forensic science or a related field.

2. Choose Campus or Online Format

The logistics of getting a PhD can be daunting, especially for mid-career professionals who don’t have the flexibility to attend a four- to six-year full-time campus program. Fortunately, many universities offer both online and campus degree formats. Format options include the traditional campus PhD, campus programs with online course options, online programs with temporary campus residencies, and all-online programs.

Campus PhD programs remain a great option for students with academic career ambitions. Students have full access to campus research facilities and develop close working relationships with faculty mentors and peers. In addition, the campus PhD offers academic apprenticeships in the form of graduate student teaching opportunities and research assistant positions.

Online PhD programs in forensic science can work well for students pursuing a professional career. Graduate students already working in the forensics field may have access to research facilities through their job. Many online programs encourage students to develop a dissertation project in the context of their professional practice.

Find doctoral programs with your chosen delivery format at WorldWideLearn.com’s Online Degree Programs and Campus Education pages. The Degrees by Location search tool helps you identify campus programs near you.

3. Explore Academic Programs

This is the heart of your quest for the perfect forensic PhD: finding an academic program that fits your research and career goals.

Some of the factors to consider as you investigate individual academic programs include:

• Forensic science degree options (full PhD, joint PhD, or PhD research concentration)
• Faculty research areas
• Labs equipped with forensic research tools
• Curriculum and course requirements
• Relationships with private- and public-sector R&D laboratories
• Research funding
• Forensic science publications, associations, conferences, etc.

You can streamline the research process by focusing on the presence of resident forensic science faculty. If you can find a mentor in your forensics specialty, the other resources are likely to follow.

WorldWideLearn.com can put you in touch with science PhD programs that meet your basic criteria. Fill out an online form indicating your program interests, and the system automatically links you with matching schools. A school representative or admissions counselor will contact you by phone or email to discuss forensic science program options and resources.

School Web sites can help you identify which science PhD programs support a forensic science specialty degree. You’ll find links to professor CVs and publications, student dissertation titles, partnerships with crime labs or forensics associations, and other pertinent information.

Academic journals offer a means of identifying potential faculty mentors who share your research interests. You can also get a sense of which universities support research in your field. Major journals include the Journal of Forensic Sciences and Forensic Science International .

4. Evaluate Program Quality

Finally, rank your programs based on quality and reputation. Factors that indicate the potential value of your educational investment include:

• Selectivity
• Job Placement Statistics
• Student Body Profile
• Student-Teacher Ratio
• Research Funding Awards

Rankings offer a quick means of gauging a PhD program’s reputation and selectivity. Since the PhD in forensic science is rare, you’re unlikely to find a specific ranking for the field. Instead, look for rankings in criminal justice and relevant science disciplines. Examples include:

• U.S. News & World Report , Chemistry Specialty Rankings: Analytical
• The National Research Council , Assessment of Research Doctorate Programs. Relevant sub-fields include: Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Numerical Analysis/Scientific Computing, Pathology, Polymer Science, Biological Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice.
• The Center for Measuring University Performance , The Top American Research Universities, 2008 Annual Report

Departmental data sheets include statistics on selectivity (average GPA and test scores of admitted applicants), career placement, tenure, average post-graduate salary, and more. This document is usually available from the admissions department upon request.

Campus visits offer a firsthand look at a program’s forensic science resources. Tour forensics labs, meet with faculty in your field, talk with graduate students, and visit a forensic science course.

Step Two: Apply to PhD Programs in Forensic Science

With your list of campus or online PhD programs in hand, you’re ready to prepare your forensic science doctorate applications. Requirements for each program will be different, but in general you can expect to encounter the following:

1. Doctoral Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in forensic science or a related field. If necessary, you can supplement your background with undergraduate courses in forensics or basic science before applying.
• Standardized tests . Most programs require the GRE for all applicants and the TOEFL for international students.
• Work experience. Some programs prefer work experience in forensic science or crime scene investigation.

2. Application Requirements

• Academic transcripts
• Test scores
• Two or three letters of recommendation from faculty or professional colleagues
• Personal statement of research interests
• Financial statements, if you’re applying for financial aid

3. Financial Aid Requirements

Universities typically attach a financial aid package to the admissions offer. Funding may include fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, tuition support, and federal student loans. To supplement the school’s funding package, pursue additional sources of financial aid. Options to consider include:

• Employer tuition assistance
• Private scholarships
• Student loans
• Research grants

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Step Three: Join the Academic Community

The period between the application deadline and the first day of the program doesn’t have to be an extended waiting game. Take advantage of academic networking opportunities to start building relationships with your new peers. Resources available to you now include:

1. Academic and Professional Forensic Science Associations

Join forensic science organizations to meet other scholars who share your interests. Major associations include:

• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• National Center for Forensic Sciences
• National Forensic Association
• American College of Forensic Examiners

There are also many specialized forensics associations, such as the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence and the Technical Working Group on Fire and Explosives.

2. Academic Research Publications

Subscribe to and read academic and professional journals to get a sense of trends and leading researchers in your field.

3. Conferences and Networking Events

Most national associations have local chapters that sponsor networking events. Or attend a national conference for an overview of current research.

Forensic scientists are continually developing new ways of applying scientific research methods to the analysis of criminal evidence. A PhD takes you to the top of the forensic science field, where you’ll advance the practice of crime scene investigation for the next generation. By planning your educational journey now, you’re setting yourself up for a successful career as a forensic science leader.

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Forensic (Structural) Engineering

One of the benefits of forensic investigations is the lessons learned from failures and the use of those lessons to improve codes, standards and practices to avoid similar failures in the future. Therefore the purpose of the concentration is not only [a] to teach forensic investigation of failures and providing technical support in the consequent dispute resolution process (which are what forensic engineers do), but also [b] to show how to avoid failures and what the consequences of failures may be.

The following four CIEN courses will be required:

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Other six courses can be chosen among those in the following list:

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• CIEN E4111x: Uncertainties and Risk in Infrastructure Systems
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• CIEN E6131x: Quantitative Infrastructure Risk Assessment
• CIEN E6133y: Advanced Construction and Infrastructure Risk Management Using Real Options
• CIEN E6232x: Advanced Topics in Concrete Engineering
• CIEN E6248x: Experimental Soil Mechanics

In addition, MS graduate students are encouraged to enroll in Independent Study or Research efforts in the area of Forensic Structural Engineering using:

• CIEN E9101x and y: Civil Engineering Research
• E9130x and y: Independent Studies in Construction

Appropriate courses from other departments, such as Mechanical Engineering, and Earth and Environmental Engineering, can also be included in the course list.

Guest lecturers from the New York City engineering, construction and legal communities are routinely invited to present particular materials.

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Ucl secret: the international training centre for security and crime research degrees, funded phd programme (uk students only).

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Forensic Analysis of Drugs of Abuse

Remote retrieval of evidence using robotic systems, funded phd project (students worldwide).

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Facial identification from digital avatars

Predicting diverse facial appearance, innovative approaches to evaluating airborne metal particle exposure and health consequences in the uk using advanced mass spectrometry techniques, funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Forensic acarology: the importance of mites in forensic investigations

Large language models for digital forensic processing (setu_2024_232), self-funded phd opportunities in forensic sciences.

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

PhD Research Programme

PhD Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Trace evidence: Locard’s exchange principle using invertebrates

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forensic Cyberpsychology

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Earn a Ph.D. in Forensic Cyberpsychology and learn all about the psychology of cybercriminal behavior.

Forensic cyberpsychology is a cutting-edge emerging discipline which presents students with an exciting opportunity to engage with this new scientific frontier and help to develop new scientific theories and protocols, or adapt existing psychological and criminological theories with a view to staging cybercrime intervention and/or prevention.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Forensic Cyberpsychology degree is a unique online program designed to broaden scientific investigation, and one of the first at a Doctoral level worldwide.  Scholars from computer science to the social and behavioral sciences who join the new field of Forensic Cyberpsychology will undoubtedly contribute to crystallizing new ideas and conquering an emerging scientific frontier.

Cybercrime describes crimes carried out by both individuals and groups against computing devices, operational technology systems, or networks, as well as traditional crimes facilitated by the use of the Internet and/or information technology. Cyberpsychology focuses on the study of the impact of technology on human behavior. Cyberpsychologists study Internet psychology, virtual environments, artificial intelligence, intelligence amplification, gaming, digital convergence, social media, mobile and networking devices.   

The emerging subdiscipline of Forensic Cyberpsychology focuses on the study of criminal behavior online and was first highlighted by Professor Mary Aiken almost a decade ago in the Europol 'Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment Report' , in an appendix titled "the Cyberpsychology of Internet Facilitated Organised Crime" she outlined "the critical task for cyberpsychology as a discipline is to build up a body of established findings of how human beings experience technology, the critical task in forensic cyberpsychology is to focus on how criminal populations present in cyber environments". 

In Forensic Cyberpsychology, the focus is on human factors behind cybercrime, studying offender profiling, behaviors, and what motivates criminals to act as they do, along with gaining insights and understanding into cyber deviancy, juvenile cyber delinquency, risk-taking/harmful behaviors online, and online victimology, as well as developing methods for online investigative procedures that help to mitigate and/or prevent cybercrime. 

Capitol Tech has the unique resources and partnerships for students to progress in this field. In addition to learning from the world-leading expert in Cyberpsychology, Dr. Mary Aiken and other award-winning faculty, students may have opportunities for research collaborations with the National Security Agency (NSA), the Department of Defense (DoD) and other related agencies and organizations. The university’s proximity to the nation’s technology hub of Washington, D.C. and the DMV ensures prospective students will find many internships and job opportunities available to them with leaders of the industry.  

The Ph.D. in Forensic Cyberpsychology program is structured for experienced professionals in this field with an appropriate graduate degree. Within the program, students will conduct original research in an approved area of Forensic Cyberpsychology.  

As your Ph.D. progresses, you will move through a series of progression points and review stages by your academic supervisor. This ensures that you are engaged in research that will lead to the production of a high-quality thesis and/or publications, and that you are on track to complete this in the time available. Following submission of your Ph.D. Thesis or accepted three academic journal articles, you will have an oral presentation assessed by an external expert in your field. 

Why Capitol?

Expert guidance in doctoral research

Capitol’s doctoral programs are supervised by faculty with extensive experience in chairing doctoral dissertations and mentoring students as they launch their academic careers. You’ll receive the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research project and build knowledge in the field.  

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Study at a university that specializes in industry-focused education in cyber and technology-based fields, nationally recognized for our academic excellence in our programs.

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Our PhD in Forensic Cyberpsychology is offered 100% online.

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A degree in a cutting-edge, emerging discipline

Graduates will contribute significantly to the emerging Forensic Cyberpsychology field through the creation of new knowledge and ideas. Get the necessary credentials to take on a leadership role; work in industry, become a researcher, advisor or trusted expert.

Resources and Partnerships

Capitol Tech has the unique resources and partnerships for students to progress in this field and provides opportunities for finding internships and employment with leaders of relevant industries.

Degree Details

This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research. Students who are not prepared to defend after completion of the 60 credits will be required to enroll in RSC-899, a one-credit, eight-week continuation course. Students are required to be continuously enrolled/registered in the RSC-899 course until they successfully complete their dissertation defense/exegesis.

The student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.

Prior Achieved Credits May Be Accepted 

Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Cyberpsychology Courses Total Credits: 60 

FORENSIC CYBERPSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL CORE: 30 CREDITS 

FORENSIC CYBERPSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL RESEARCH AND WRITING: 30 CREDITS 

Educational Objectives:  

1. Students will evaluate the need for Forensic Cyberpsychology. 

2. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies needed for the future in the human aspects of Forensic Cyberpsychology. 

3. Students will analyze theories, tools, and frameworks used in Forensic Cyberpsychology. 

4. Students will execute a plan to complete a significant piece of scholarly work. 

5. Students will develop skills to implement theories into practice. 

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon graduation... 

1. Graduates will incorporate the theoretical basis and practical applications of Forensic Cyberpsychology into their professional work.  

2. Graduates will demonstrate the highest mastery the needs of Forensic Cyberpsychology. 

3. Graduates will evaluate complex problems, synthesize divergent, alternative, and contradictory perspectives and ideas fully, and develop advanced solutions to Forensic Cyberpsychology challenges. 

4. Graduates will contribute to the body of knowledge in the study of Forensic Cyberpsychology. 

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in Fall 2024 and continuing through Summer 2025:

• The application fee is $100
• The per-credit charge for doctorate courses is $950. This is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
• Active duty military receive a $100 per credit hour tuition discount for doctorate level coursework.
• Information technology fee $40 per credit hour.
• High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.

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Forensics is a fascinating area of study and one that helps pave a path to a wealth of career opportunities. There are many types of forensics jobs, including DNA analyst, ballistics expert, bloodstain pattern analyst, polygraph examiner, and other forms of forensic scientists, as described by the National Institute of Justice . These jobs typically combine various sciences and engineering with matters of law and policy.

The term “forensics” encompasses a number of subcategories. Many who study forensics pursue extraordinary specializations in areas such as chemistry, microbiology, and even entomology, the study of insects. Furthermore, additional sub-specialties exist within those realms. For example, within forensic entomology, students can focus on the patterns of individual species, such as ticks, while others who focus on forensic chemistry may examine fire pattern analysis.

This article profiles renowned forensics professors who focus their research on remarkable realms that help to advance the discipline as a whole.

Jack Ballantyne, PhD

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Andres Campiglia, PhD

Robin Cotton, PhD

Christopher Ehrhardt, PhD

Anthony B. Falsetti, PhD

Rima Franklin, PhD

Kenneth Furton, PhD

Oliver Grundmann, PhD

Michael Sigman, PhD

Pete Teel, PhD

Jeff Tomberlin, PhD

Lauren Waugh, PhD

Jeffrey Wells, PhD

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The following criteria were used to select professors for this list:

• University affiliation: All of the professors on this list are affiliated with a university that offers a forensic science program.
• Publication: The professors on this list have published widely on topics related to their field.
• Institutional and peer recognition: Many of the educators have been recognized as the best in their field, shown through awards, fellowships, and other recognitions.
• Professional commitment: Nearly all of the professors on this list have professional obligations beyond their academic responsibilities, from dean to provost and other faculty leadership positions or positions outside organizations.

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