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Forensic Science MRes

University of Derby online learning

Master

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

This course will support you in proposing, developing, and conducting a research project, providing you with invaluable experience and insight into how research is conducted. Studying a masters degree in Forensic Science at Derby will:

Develop into an independent forensic researcher by learning essential skills
Conduct a research project in an area of your choice so you can further explore your individual interests
Gain a stand-alone research qualification or bridge the gap between an undergraduate degree and PhD
Work alongside an experienced and enthusiastic academic team in the production of high quality forensic research
Use our extensive laboratories, forensic training facility or field sites, to explore the dynamic world of Forensic Science

About this course

After completing this postgraduate course, you'll be in a great position to secure a variety of jobs within forensic science. You could gain work as a scientific writer, laboratory manager, serious crime advisor, lecturer or senior scientific advisor.

Our course will provide you with an excellent basis from which to study a PhD, or give you the skills required for a research position.

There are a variety of opportunities in the private sector where you can undertake consultancy work or you could work for a range of forensic science providers in a variety of roles.

You will need an undergraduate degree classification of 2:2 or above in a forensic science related subject.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit a one-page proposal outlining the areas of interest for your potential research project. More details concerning this proposal will be provided when you are invited to interview

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Qualitative
  • Research
  • Qualitative research
  • Research methods
  • Development
  • Skills development
  • Digital Scholarship
  • Independent
  • Negotiated

Course programme

What you will study

Modules

You'll study modules such as:

  • Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (20 credits)
  • Digital Scholarship and Research Skills Development (40 credits)
  • Independent Research (80 credits) or Independent Study (20 credits - PGDip only)
  • Negotiated Module in Science (20 credits)

Additional information

UK/EU fee -
£850 per 20 credits* (2019/20)


International fee - 
£14,250 for the full programme (2019/20)

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Forensic Science MRes

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