Forensic Science and Chemical Analysis MSci

Postgraduate

In Preston

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Preston

This course is part of one of the most respected suite of forensic science programmes in the country, if not the world, and graduating from it will give you a significant advantage when it comes to getting a job in this highly competitive field. It’s an integrated Master’s course, which means you’ll get all the training associated with a BSc degree with some Master’s level in the area of analytical chemistry too, further boosting your employability. You’ll study forensic investigation, forensic biology, forensic chemistry and forensic anthropology, ultimately specialising in forensic chemistry with an emphasis on the application of spectroscopic techniques in forensic science.       

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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University Of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements 2017/18 112 points at A2 including Biology or Chemistry or applied Sciences; General Studies accepted
OCFBED (See Attached): Distinction, Merit, Merit
Pass Access to Higher Education: 112 UCAS Points with 15 level 3 Credits at Distinction in Chemistry or Biology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28 points including HL5 Biology or Chemistry
GCSE: Grade C at Maths and English ...

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Subjects

  • Biology

Course programme

Course at a Glance Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Crime Scene Science 
  • Skills for Forensic Scientists 
  • Introduction to Osteology and Anthropology
  • Biology for Forensic Scientists 
  • Chemistry for Forensic Scientists

Optional modules

  • Introduction to Biology 
  • Introduction to Chemistry 
  • Bones Bodies and Burials
  • Elective

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Criminalistics
  • Forensic Practice
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Introduction to Forensic Genetics
  • Law for Forensic Scientists

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation
  • Application of Forensic Science
  • Forensic Genetics
  • Advances in Forensic Chemistry
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Forensic Toxicology

Year 4

Compulsory modules

  • Research Methods
  • Separation Science and Mass Spectrometry
  • Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Research Project (triple module)

Forensic Science and Chemical Analysis MSci

£ 9,250 + VAT