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Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,603 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 23, 2026

Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation

About

Specialized Skills

The graduate certificate in Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) will provide you with a deep theoretical understanding of, and training and experience in, the application of proper procedures, methods and techniques of forensic investigation and evidence recovery.

You will learn to examine and document crime scenes and to handle, package, and transport physical evidence to crime laboratories for further analysis.

Career Development

A significant component of this graduate certification program in CSI is to enable applied learning and support career development.

The CSI program fosters critical thinking, knowledge, technical skills, ethics, discernment and humility in preparation for working in the medico-legal realm and with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and the justice system.

The CSI program prepares you for entry-level forensic science positions.

Describe and explain the various forensic science specializations and the basic techniques and methods used in crime-scene evidence collection and analysis

Assess and process crime scenes and death scenes

Collect forensic evidence

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

Alumni work as:

Document crime scenes by taking photographs and measurements, identify and collect evidence, and maintain the chain of custody.

Assist police detectives in collecting, processing, and analyzing evidence from a criminal investigation.

Aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence.

Support police detectives and other law enforcement investigative teams.

Examine evidence that has been collected for possible clues about what happened and who might be responsible for the crime.

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen