Forensic Science MSc

Master

In Surrey

£ 8,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    2 Years

You will explore recent trends in forensic science and learn about the latest analytical devices used, such as atomic and molecular spectroscopic and separation techniques and DNA profiling.

You will look at the role of the forensic scientist and learn how to, for example, investigate and analyse drugs of abuse, fibres and firearms and conduct fire investigation. There is also the opportunity to present expert evidence at a mock courtroom trial in a magistrates' court, examined by Kingston's own trainee lawyers and/or their law lecturers.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to carry out your research project in industry (depending on your results and project availability) or in Kingston University's extensive forensic and analytical laboratories.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

On request

About this course

Chartered Society for Forensic Sciences accredited course.
State-of-art analytical and forensic equipment.
Scene of Crimes House for Crime Scene Investigations.
Chance to give Expert Witness testimony in a mock courtroom trial.
Specialist Research project.
Course taught by active researchers in Forensic Analysis.
Option to study for a 12 months Professional Placement.

In the UK, forensic analysts are now mainly employed in independent laboratories. They perform a variety of roles including laboratory technical support, laboratory management, forensic investigations (sampling, chemical analysis and data interpretation) and are expected to present evidence through formal reports or directly in court. Whilst a qualification in Forensic Analysis can allow access to employment opportunities in forensic laboratories, the training required for a forensic analyst is valuable in a wide range of related employment sectors. The MSc Forensic Analysis helps to prepare you for roles such as:

Scene of Crimes Officer
Forensic Scientist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Quality Assurance Officer
Medicinal and scientific researcher

A good honours degree or equivalent in forensic science, chemistry or a related life science/pharmacy discipline.
Applicants with alternative qualifications will also need appropriate experience in analysis.

This course is accredited by the The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for the component standards in Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence; Laboratory Analysis; and Crime Scene Investigation.

When you graduate you are eligible to apply to be an Associate of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (ACSFS post-nominals). Having completed appropriate continuing professional development in a forensic science workplace, you can also become a Professional Member (MCSFS).

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Subjects

  • Forensic scientist
  • Scientist
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Forensic Dentistry
  • Forensic Lab
  • Laboratory
  • Separation science
  • Spectroscopy
  • Trace Analysis
  • Chemistry

Course programme

Course structure

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Modules
  • The Role of the Professional Forensic Scientist
  • Separation Science
  • Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy
  • Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis
  • Project
Assessment

Exams, laboratory reports, assignments, case studies, oral presentations, including presentation of expert witness evidence in a mock courtroom, poster presentations, practical research project.


Additional information

Overseas (not EU) 2019/20 MSc full time £14,100

Forensic Science MSc

£ 8,000 VAT inc.