Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom
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Overview
During the Forensic Science course at University of Wolverhampton you will study a number of core and optional theory and practical based modules over two semesters with an extended research project in the third semester.
Typical modules include: Professional Skills in Forensic Science, Forensic Entomology, Forensic Anthropology, Evidence Gathering at Fire Scenes, Investigating Drug Crime: from Scene to Court, Forensic Mark Comparison, Research Methods, Research project.
Potential Career Paths
This course will equip you with the relevant scientific and transferable skills for a range of employment options in the forensic science sector including independent providers of forensic analysis, police scientific work, insurance companies, or in the forensic analysis of foods and water or in other laboratory-based work.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Course include:
- Professional Skills in Forensic Science
- Research Methods
- Evidence Gathering at Fire Scenes
- Fingerprint identification, CCTV comparison and NABIS
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Entomology and Taphonomy
- Forensic Genetics
- Human Identification from Physical Characteristics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Direct applications can be made any time prior to the course start date but we will need sufficient time to process it.
Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Forensic Science Criminology View 133 other Masters in Criminology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 54
Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum of a second class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Forensic Science or in a related subject with acceptable content of Chemistry or Biology.
Tuition Fee
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International
13350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13350 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
10650 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10650 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
- Part time Home/EU: £5325 per year
Funding
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