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MPhil Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Become part of a powerful network of scholars and PhD students, making an important contribution to Forensic Science research at UWS. Key research areas include forensic toxicology, forensic science education and explosives detection. Forensic science staff and students also contribute to research in following areas; microplastics and health, analysis of fluorocarbons in the environment, drug discovery from microbial sources, sterilisation of medical equipment with ozone, exposure to potentially toxic elements in…

Duration: Minimum of 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October, February, April, or June (Paisley)  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include: Research Areas, Forensic toxicology, Environmental analysis, Thin-film sensors for toxic gas detection, Nanomaterials, surfactants, antimicrobials and biomaterials, Spectroscopic detection of illicit materials.

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Entry requirements

MRes / MPhil / MPhil-PhD: The minimum requirements for an applicant for registration for the degree of MRes or MPhil or for the degree of MRes/MPhil with the intention of transfer to PhD shall be a first or second class honours degree of a university in the United Kingdom, or of an equivalent qualification. Applicants holding qualifications other than those specified in (above) shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the programme of work proposed. PhD - direct application: Direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University if the applicant holds an MRes/MPhil degree of a United Kingdom University, or an MRes/MPhil degree of equivalent standard of a non-UK University, provided that the MRes/MPhil degree is in a subject area which is appropriate to the proposed programme of work. Exceptionally, direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University, even if the applicant is not the holder of an MRes/MPhil degree, but does hold an exceptionally high-quality honours degree or taught master’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, AND has appropriate research experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in significant peer-reviewed publications, and where verifiable evidence of accomplishment is supplied. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.

Intake: October, February, April, or June (Paisley)

Duration: Minimum of 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time

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