MSc Forensic Science at University of Bradford

Programme overview

Forensic Science is the specialist application of science to criminal and civil law. This Master’s programme provides practical, analytical and interpretative skills in forensic chemistry and forensic biology. It enables you to identify and quantify unknown materials related to a crime, to be responsible for initial investigation and prioritisation.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering | Department: School of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Dissertation, Professional Development, Separation Science & Mass Spectrometry, Advanced Methods in Laboratory Forensics, Advanced Forensic Biology, Advanced Forensic Genetics, Law for Expert Witnesses.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you will be: highly-skilled in a range of forensic science laboratory techniques, confident in your own scientific skills, comfortable with the preparation and delivery of presentations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 or above in a relevant discipline from the sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, archaeological sciences, forensic anthropology, forensic sciences, etc). Other relevant qualifications and past experience will also be considered. English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 or the equivalent, with no sub-test less than 5.5 will be required on entry to the programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,189 for the whole programme (2027/28). period not specified Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). period not specified Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.brad.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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