MSc Forensic Science at University of Derby

This Masters has been specifically designed to appeal to both graduates of forensic science, and graduates of other analytical science degrees. It enables you to: advance your scientific analysis skills and apply these to a forensic science context, develop your own specialisms (such as in entomology, fire analysis or drug analysis), and pursue your own research interests.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Forensic Science  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Forensic Science core modules: The Professional Forensic Scientist, ​​Specialist Topics in Forensic Science​, ​​Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques​, ​​Advanced Crime Scene and Evidence Analysis​, ​​Techniques in Analytical Chemistry​, Research Methods and Data Interpretation, Research Project.

Career pathways

Having an MSc in Forensic Science will give you a competitive edge in the jobs market over those with just undergraduate degrees. On this MSc for instance, you will be able to develop your specialism and build up more practical laboratory experience.

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