MChem Forensic Chemistry - Full-time

University of Lincoln

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In Lincoln

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Lincoln

  • Duration

    4 Years

Forensic chemistry is the application of scientific knowledge and investigation to law enforcement. From identifying substances to analysing crime scenes, the skills of a forensic chemist often play a vital role in criminal investigations.

This course offers a comprehensive study of chemistry integrated with forensic specialisms, including DNA analysis, biological chemistry, and forensic toxicology, so that students can develop an in-depth understanding of forensic chemistry and fundamental science.

On the MChem, the study experience is extended through a full-year industrial placement which may be with one of the University’s industry or overseas partners, or in one of our research groups. Placements are conducted alongside advanced academic study, focusing on research frontiers in chemistry. Students are supported when finding and undertaking a placement.

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About this course

Forensic Chemistry graduates can benefit from specialist skills and technical knowledge that are transferable to careers in chemistry, forensic laboratories, and law enforcement organisations, such as police forces, HMRC, and environmental health. Some graduates go on to study at doctoral level.

United Kingdom
GCE Advanced Levels: BBB, to include a grade B from A Level Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall, with Higher Level Grade 5 in Chemistry.

Non UK Qualifications:
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Through accreditation, the Royal Society of Chemistry aims to promote good practices in the university education of chemical scientists, and ensure that future practising scientists are knowledgeable and competent.

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Subjects

  • Toxicology
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Full Time
  • Play
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Development
  • Introduction
  • Professional
  • Practical Chemistry
  • Core Chemistry

Course programme

First Year
  • Core Chemistry 1.1: Introduction to Energy, Change and Electronic Structure (Core)
  • Core Chemistry 1.2: Molecular Structure, Bonding and Mechanism (Core)
  • Crime Scene Investigation (Core)
  • Introduction to Professional Practice (Core)
  • Practical Chemistry 1.1: Fundamental laboratory techniques (Core)
  • Practical Chemistry 1.2: Introduction to synthetic methodologies and molecular characterisation (Core)
  • Professional Practice 1.2: Forensic Laboratory Analysis (Core)
Second Year
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation (Core)
  • Core Chemistry 2.1: Stability, Structure and Mechanism in Molecular Systems (Core)
  • Core Chemistry 2.2: Chemistry of Activated Systems and Radicals (Core)
  • Practical Chemistry 2.1: Organic synthesis, purification and advanced characterisation (Core)
  • Practical Chemistry 2.2: Inorganic synthesis and structural methods (Core)
  • Professional Practice 2.2: Quality Assurance and Regulation (Core)
  • Trace Evidence (Core)
Third Year
  • Biological Chemistry (Option)
  • Core Chemistry 3.1: Defining Shape, Symmetry and Stereochemistry (Core)
  • Core Chemistry 3.2: Heterogeneous Systems, Surfaces and Nanoscience (Core)
  • Drugs of Abuse and Forensic Toxicology (Core)
  • Fire, Explosives and Nuclear Forensics (Option)
  • Practical Chemistry 3.1: Advanced techniques in IO-chemistry (Core)
  • Structured project (Core)
Master's Level
  • Advanced Forensic Toxicology (Option)
  • Bioanalytical Methods and Sensor Technologies (Option)
  • Fire and Explosions (Option)
  • Method Development and Validation (Option)
  • Synthetic Chemistry for Forensic Science (Option)
Fourth Year
  • Academic Research Project (Option)
  • Commercial Research Project (Option)
  • Professional and Personal Development (Core)

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£15,900 per level

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MChem Forensic Chemistry - Full-time

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