Overview
We list Forensic Science MSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Forensic Science builds from broad foundations towards a research question of your own. We currently work with 40 universities on this course across 31 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
The number of graduates greatly exceeds the number of forensic posts, and much of the work has been consolidated into a few providers. The analytical training does transfer well into laboratory and quality work more widely.
Roles graduates go into
- Forensic scientist or analyst
- Crime scene investigator
- Toxicology or drugs analyst
- Laboratory analyst outside forensics
- Quality and validation officer
- Expert witness support
Where they work
- Forensic service providers
- Police forces as scene investigators
- Toxicology and analytical laboratories
- Regulators and coroners' services
- Pharmaceutical and testing laboratories
After the course
Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences membership, and in practice a broader analytical laboratory role is the more likely first job.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000