Universities United Kingdom University of Kent Courses Forensic Science MSc

Forensic Science MSc
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,500
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

This programme is for graduates with a strong grounding in forensic science or chemistry-related subjects who wish to advance their knowledge of the field.

It prepares you for a professional role in forensic science within the criminal or civil judicial system, police or forensic practice, or research. You develop command, control and management skills that will enable you to present expert evidential incident reports to the highest standard at court.

You also develop your knowledge and understanding of advanced laboratory analytical methods applied to forensic investigation. This enables you to select the most appropriate analytical techniques for forensic investigation and to use a wide range of advanced analytic apparatus to evidential standards.

This programme helps you to develop an integrated and critical understanding of forensic science to prepare you to undertake professional forensic-related roles or a PhD in any associated discipline.

Course Content
Modules

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

You must take all the following compulsory modules (75 credits) and then 45 credits from the optional modules.

You may only take PSCI7040, Major Incident Management OR PSCI7170, Modern Approaches to Incident Management. FSCI5030 can only be taken when taken with FSCI5010.

Optional modules may include
- FSCI5010 - Fundamental Forensic Techniques (15 credits)
- FSCI5030 - Applied Forensic Practice (15 credits)
- PSCI6010 - Fires and Explosions (15 credits)
- PSCI6040 - Topics in Functional Materials (15 credits)
- PSCI6370 - DNA Analysis & Interpretation (15 credits)
- PSCI7040 - Major Incident Management (15 credits)
- PSCI7170 - Modern Approaches to Incident Management (15 credits)
- SACO8150 - Forensic Taphonomy (15 credits)
Compulsory modules currently include
- PSCI7800 - MSC Research Project (60 credits)
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£23500 per year

Career Prospect

All programmes in the School of Physical Sciences equip you with the tools you need to conduct research, solve problems, communicate effectively and transfer skills to the workplace, which means our graduates are always in high demand. Our links with industry not only provide you with the opportunity to gain work experience during your degree, but also equip you with the general and specialist skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.

Typical employment destinations for graduates from the physics programmes include power companies, aerospace, defence, optoelectronics and medical industries. Typical employment destinations for graduates from our forensic science and chemistry programmes include government agencies, consultancies, emergency services, laboratories, research or academia.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Forensic Science MSc at University of Kent