Forensic Science MSc
Master
In Cambridge
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Cambridge
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Duration
12 Months
Expand your knowledge in all areas of forensic science, from gathering evidence at the crime scene itself, right through to the courtroom. Develop your skills and knowledge on our accredited course, as you collect and analyse evidence, equipping you to become a confident and effective practitioner.
Our course combines practical skills with high-level theoretical knowledge of the wide range of forensic techniques you need to apply at all stages of an investigation. Going further still, you’ll be trained to design and execute your own research project in a relevant area, which particularly interests you. This will include guidance on research methods, good practice, presentation and the application of your research.
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In-keeping with its industry-focus our Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences accredited course is taught by experienced forensics practitioners. We’ll immerse you in a practical environment that closely emulates a real forensics laboratory. The analytical skills and expertise you gain apply equally well in the broader scientific and technological fields as they do in forensics.
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Subjects
- Criminal Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminal Justice Law
- Criminology
- Presentation
- Project
- Forensic Accounting
- Skills and Training
- Criminal court
- Criminal law
- Forensic science
- Criminal investigations
- Forensic evidence
Course programme
- Evidence Collection and ManagementYou'll be provided with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for examining crime scenes and analysing the evidence collected. Evidence recovery will be covered in depth, as will laboratory and other analytical techniques.
- Mastering Forensic EvidenceYou'll address the important issue of how different evidence types interrelate, and learn how to assess which types may be most important in a particular investigative context. You'll learn to identify the evidential value of diverse evidence types.
- Mastering Forensic AnalysisThis involves the analysis of physical and biological materials within a forensic science context, mainly offences against a person. The presentation of forensic expert evidence will also be a significant part of this module
- Specialist TopicsCustomise your studies to cover subject areas not covered in your course, and in which you may have personal expertise or other professional interest.
- Research MethodsGain the support and foundations in the research skills for your Master’s level dissertation. You’ll investigate generic research activities, including project management and dissertation preparation.
- Research ProjectHere, you'll be complete a significant research project and present the results in a thesis, prepared to the highest scientific professional standards.
Your progress will be assessed using a variety of methods including laboratory reports, court reports (including witness statements), presentations, exams, essays and reports.
Additional information
Full-time - January start, 15 months. September start, 12 months. Part-time - January start, 33 months. September start, 28 months. Part-time teaching times: Trimester 1: Mondays 9am-3pm (in teaching week 12 only: 9am-5pm); Trimester 2: Fridays 9am-4pm
Course fees:
UK & EU students, 2016/17 (per year) £8,100
UK & EU students, 2016/17 (per year part time) £4,050
International students, 2016/17 (per year) £12,400
Forensic Science MSc