Forensic Science MSc, MRes

King's College London

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements  2:1

Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, or similar combination. Applicants with degrees in chemistry, analytical chemistry, pharmacology or toxicology are required to provide evidence of at least one course unit in biochemistry. Applicants with degrees in biochemistry or molecular biology are required to provide evidence of at least one course unit in chemistry.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Chemistry and Biology qualifications equivalent to UK A-level are also required (applicants with other qualifications may contact Admissions for guidance). Applicants may also be required to complete an Online Test prior to interview


International requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure

Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies.

Applications will be processed upon receipt. Places are offered either directly or after successful completion of an online test (to test basic chemistry and molecular biology knowledge) and interview.  Overseas applicants are advised to apply by March to allow sufficient time for visa application. Places are ascribed on a first come first served basis. 

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Departmental and University Postgraduate Open Evenings.


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Location

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London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Project
  • International
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • English
  • Teaching
  • Credit
  • English Language
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Biology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Forensic science
  • Chemistry
  • Forensic Biology
  • Drugs
  • Forensic Process
  • Forensic Genetics
  • Forensic Science & Toxicology

Course programme

Course detail Description

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, our Forensic Sciences course is the longest-running programme of its type in England, having been first established in 1985.

You will benefit from an advanced and flexible study programme devised and delivered by internationally leading researchers, and recognised forensic providers including our accredited DNA analysis and Drug Control Centre testing laboratories. We also collaborate closely with the Forensic Directorates of the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police in both teaching and research.

The course is made up of two 15 credit modules and three 30 credit modules followed by a 60 or 120 credit research module. If you are studying full-time, you will complete the course in one year, from September to September. If you are studying for the MRes qualification, you will study an extended research module that carries a further 120 credits to complete the course.

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Course format and assessment

Teaching

For flexibility, a significant proportion of the course will be delivered by narrated PowerPoint. Teaching time includes workshops, group discussions and problem-based learning exercises. Approximate total contact hours for the taught modules is 360-hours.

You are also expected to undertake 840 hours of team and individual study.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

Current evaluation methods include examinations, MCQs, witness statements, courtroom appearance, crime scene management and assignments.

Formative assessments are carried out as teamwork with both peer and academic feedback. This is designed to help students with the subsequent summative assessments.

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.

Extra information

You will also need to have either started or completed a course of Hepatitis B vaccinations.

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Structure

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take:

  • MSc – modules totalling 180 credits

  • MRes – modules totalling 240 credits

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Forensic Process (30 credits)
  • Chemistry of Explosives and Drugs (30 credits)
  • Forensic Biology (30 credits)
  • Analytical Chemistry for Forensic Science & Toxicology (15 credits)
  • Forensic Genetics (15 credits)

You are also required to complete a research and dissertation module depending on your choice of study pathway:

  • Extended Research Project MSc (60 credits)
  • Extended Research Project MRes (120 credits)

Part-time Pathway

Year one

  • Analytical Chemistry for Forensic Science & Toxicology (15 credits)
  • Forensic Genetics (15 credits)

Year two

  • Forensic Process (30 credits)

Forensic research and dissertation module depending on your choice of study pathway

  • Extended Research Project MSc (60 credits)
  • Extended Research Project MRes (120 credits)

Year one or Year two

  • Chemistry of Explosives and Drugs (30 credits)
  • Forensic Biology (30 credits)

We regularly review our modules to make sure our programmes are as up-to-date, innovative and relevant as possible. The modules we offer may therefore change. We suggest that you check the course finder for updates:

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