MSc

Forensic Science & Crime Scene Investigation

Duration
1 Year
Start
September 2024
Delivery
Campus Taught

Delve into Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation in our state-of-the-art facilities. Learn how to examine a crime scene for forensic evidence and how that evidence is analysed and interpreted.

Why study with us

  • Access extensive modern facilities including crime scene houses, forensic anthropology and forensic taphonomy laboratories.
  • Our course is taught by internationally-acclaimed academics and former senior practitioners.
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What you'll do

  • Some of our topics include Crime Scene Investigation, fire investigation, human identification and counterterrorism
  • Placements are possible with forensic providers, both in the UK and overseas.
  • By the time you graduate from our Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation programme, you will be well placed to start an exciting career in forensic sciences or crime scene investigation.
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Bethan Todd - BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation

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A factor was the wealth of experience and industry experience of UCLan lecturers, with all of them having worked for many years as forensic scientists and some of them still actively combining practice with teaching. This quality resonated well with my career plans, and I knew that being taught by them would also be an opportunity for mentoring.
John Ogunjimi, MSc Forensic Science graduate
John Ogunjimi
MSc Forensic Science graduate

Modules

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Please note the delivery information for this course is accurate for the academic year 2023/24. The information displayed in this section may not yet accurately reflect how the course will be delivered in 2024/25 but this information will be updated by December 2023.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

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Dr William Goodwin
Reader in Forensic Genetics
School of Law and Policing

Will has been working in forensic genetics since 1994. He joined UCLan in 2002 and has been involved in establishing and teaching on the Forensic Science and DNA Profiling MSc as well as teaching on the undergraduate courses. He has also been actively researching various areas …

Kev Pritchard
Lecturer
School of Law and Policing

Kev teaches across a range of modules for our Crime Scene Science team, with expertise in crime scene examination and photography. Kev is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Kev also teaches at post graduate level both in the UK and Internationally.

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Future careers in forensic science

By the time you graduate from our Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation programme, you will be well placed to start an exciting career in areas of forensic science, criminal investigation, biological sciences or chemical analysis. 

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,000 per year
Part-time£1,000 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is based in the School of Law and Policing

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