Overview
Career outcomes
Specifically, the Forensic Psychology program at Ontario Tech University will prepare students for careers related to the following:
- Administration in provincial and federal programs.
- Advertising and marketing.
- Behavioural science and statistical research in government organizations.
- Design and evaluation of community programs.
- Research and/or teaching in college and university settings.
- Research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement.
- Research in mental health institutions, hospital settings, justice-related institutes, correctional facilities, the pharmaceutical industry and educational entertainment industry.
- Trial consulting.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Influence
- Stereotypes and Prejudice
- Confessions and Interrogations
- Neurobiology of Antisocial Behaviour
- Personality and Crime
- Psychology and Law Enforcement
- Psychology and the Courtroom
- Psychology and Contemporary Issues in Youth Justice
- Psychopathic Behaviour
- Risk Assessment
- Sexual Offending
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Forensic PsychologyAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold the university's Master of Science (MSc) degree in Forensic Psychology or an equivalent research project or thesis-based Master of Arts/MSc degree (e.g., Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biology, Criminology) at a recognized institution.
- Minimum academic standing of A-minus (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.3 scale or 80 to 84 per cent) during graduate study.
Required supporting documents:
- A curriculum vitae (CV) including education, employment, teaching and research experience, and publications (if any).
- A third letter of reference.
- A two- to three-page statement of academic intent (note that this is longer than the general requirements).
- A substantive writing sample.
Tuition Fee
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International
19166 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19166 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
7579 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7579 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Oshawa
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