This course will take your science or forensic science degree to the next level by delving deeper into the evidence. Summer schools on campus will allow you to put your knowledge into practice.
This MSc will supplement your prior knowledge of biological, chemical, or forensic sciences. You'll improve your evidence-gathering abilities by collecting biological evidence, finger prints, footwear marks, documents, fibers, and glass.
This award places a premium on accuracy, accountability, and thoroughness, with the goal of providing results and interpretation suitable for use in a court of law.
On two summer schools spread out over a month, you'll put theory into practice in our fully equipped crime scene house. In our modern laboratories, you will also gain valuable experience.
University of Staffordshire
Forensic Science MSc
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 2:2 BSc (Hons) degree in a biological, chemical or forensic science discipline or equivalent and/or accredited professional qualifications or vocational experience in relevant areas.
- A good standard of English. A minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands) or an equivalent qualification is required for this course. Accredited professional qualifications or vocational experience will be considered.
Career Prospects
After completing the MSc Forensic Science, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles:
- Forensic scientists (varied disciplines)
- Analytical Scientist
- Crime Scene Examiners
- Fingerprint Analyst
- Forensic Specialist within Police Forces
- Medical Researcher
- Academic
Course Details
You’ll take eight compulsory modules, including an independent research project. The postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma form the first two stages of the award. At certificate level, the focus is on the crime scene and the collection, packaging and analysis of evidence, such as finger marks, footwear marks, documents, hairs, fibres and glass.
At diploma stage, you’ll study the chemical and biological analysis of evidence in forensic laboratories.For the MSc stage, you’ll carry out an independent research project in an area of interest or one chosen from a list of specialist topics aligned to industry needs.
Course Modules
Contemporary Issues In Forensic Science 20 credits
Forensic Biology 20 credits
Forensic Chemistry 20 credits
Independent Research Project 60 credits
Methods Of Crime Detection 20 credits
Practical Support 20 credits
Statistical Approaches To Forensics 20 credits
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