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MSc Crime and Forensic Science

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 1 years

Masters Degree Description

Forensic science is a dynamic discipline that plays a crucial role in the investigation of crime, collection of evidence and intelligence, and securing justice. Join us on this multidisciplinary Crime and Forensic Science MSc to put yourself at an advantage for forensic science, crime investigation and policing roles.

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant disciplines will generally include science subjects, for example chemistry, biology, physics, engineering or computer science; psychology, archaeology or geography. Alternatively candidates may qualify for entry if they can offer five or more years of relevant professional experience (for example in the police service, or with a forensic science provider). Please note you are required to nominate at least one academic reference from someone who has taught you at degree level. If you have been out of higher education for more than four years you can provide a professional reference instead. Your second reference can be academic or professional. Please do not nominate personal referees, nor use non-institutional email addresses. Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant disciplines will generally include science subjects, for example chemistry, biology, physics, engineering or computer science; psychology, archaeology or geography. Alternatively candidates may qualify for entry if they can offer five or more years of relevant professional experience (for example in the police service, or with a forensic science provider). Please note you are required to nominate at least one academic reference from someone who has taught you at degree level. If you have been out of higher education for more than four years you can provide a professional reference instead. Your second reference can be academic or professional. Please do not nominate personal referees, nor use non-institutional email addresses.

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Student Destinations

Our graduates are fully equipped for exciting careers on the frontlines of crime scene investigation, forensic science provision, consultancy, policymaking, and policing.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Law and Expert Evidence
  • Foundations of Security and Crime Science
  • Understanding and Interpreting Forensic Evidence
  • Security and Crime Science Dissertation
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Advanced Forensic Anthropology
  • Topics in Modern Chemistry
  • Information Security Management
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Forensic Geoscience
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Practices of Crime Scene Investigation and Expert Testimony
  • Forensic Biology and DNA Interpretation
  • Horizon Scanning and the Changing Nature of Crime
  • Simulation for research
  • Digital Forensic Science and Technology
  • Understanding Multivariate Modelling and Causal Inference

Optional modules

  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Advanced Forensic Anthropology
  • Topics in Modern Chemistry
  • Information Security Management
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Forensic Geoscience
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Practices of Crime Scene Investigation and Expert Testimony
  • Forensic Biology and DNA Interpretation
  • Horizon Scanning and the Changing Nature of Crime
  • Simulation for research
  • Digital Forensic Science and Technology
  • Understanding Multivariate Modelling and Causal Inference
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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