MSc Forensic Science (Toxicology) at Kingston University

Take the next step on your journey with the Forensic Science MSc course from Kingston University, accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, with a choice of two pathways: Analysis or Toxicology.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education  |  Department: School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Modules - core modules: Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy, Project, Separation Science, The Role of the Professional Forensic Scientist; optional modules: Professional Placement. Forensic Science (Analysis) pathway - core modules: Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis. Forensic Science (Toxicology) pathway - core modules: Current Concepts in Forensic Toxicology.

Career pathways

Recent graduates from this course have gone on to roles such as: ; Scene of Crimes Officer ; Forensic Scientist ; Pharmaceutical Scientist ; Quality Assurance Officer ; Medicinal and Scientific Researcher

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