PhD Forensic Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

The Forensic Science PhD is a research degree covering interdisciplinary areas that combine chemistry, biology, archaeology, ballistics and engineering, supervised by academics in the Kent forensic science research community.

Department: School of Chemistry and Forensic Science | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research degree based on an independent project and thesis, with research training and supervision.

Career pathways

Graduates enter forensic science, academia and industry as forensic investigators, research scientists, academic lecturers and experts in governmental and private laboratories, or in forensic consultancy and law enforcement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 or above in an acceptable subject: a first or second class honours degree in forensic science or a forensic related subject. International applicants: a Good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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