MSc Forensic Science*
Postgraduate
In Cambridge
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Cambridge
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
September
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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.
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About this course
Our course is enhanced by our excellent working relationships with most of the major employers in the forensic science industry, including the police and fire services. This focus on theory and good laboratory practice, analytical measurement and research and management skills, together with our industry contacts will make you an attractive candidate for employment. It’ll open up career opportunities in specialist forensic science laboratories in the chemical, biological, environmental, pharmaceutical and law enforcement industries.
A first degree, with honours, in a related subject and at a minimum final classification of lower second (2:2) or equivalent. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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Subjects
- Management
- Forensic science
- Management skills
- Forensic analysis
- Forensic
- Pharmaceutical
- Science industry
- Evidence Collection
- Police and fire services
- Specialist forensic science
Course programme
- Evidence Collection and Management
- Mastering Forensic Evidence
- Mastering Forensic Analysis
- Specialised Topics in Forensic Science
- Research Methods
- Masters Research Project
We use a range of assessment methods to enable both you and the university to check your progress during your studies and then to ensure that you meet the required standards when you complete the course. Although they vary, our assessment strategies are all carefully designed to challenge you so that you expand your critical and analytical thinking as well as your problem-solving skills. The assessments will enable you to demonstrate that you can synthesise existing knowledge and accumulate new knowledge, and will evidence the development of your professional practice. Some examples of assessment include laboratory reports, court reports (including witness statements), oral presentations, mock court, exams, and essays.
Additional information
£13,100
MSc Forensic Science*