Overview

The MSc Forensic Art and Facial Identification from University of Dundee starts by giving you a strong foundation in anatomy, observational drawing, and anatomical illustration skills, before moving on to more specialised modules in the second semester.

You will go on to learn the practical techniques involved in a range of forensic art applications including facial reconstruction, post-mortem depiction, age progression, and composite facial sketching. You will use a variety of specialist hardware, including 3D scanners and haptic feedback styluses, and 3D modelling software.

You will learn anatomy from Thiel embalmed cadavers and prosections. These cadavers are soft-fix, which means they retain real-to-life qualities, including realistic colour, tissue quality, and flexibility.

Teaching

The university uses a variety of teaching methods including:

lectures (both face-to-face and online)
practical sessions in studios, workshops and the dissection room
small group discussions
self-directed study

Careers

Skills learnt on this MSc are highly transferable to a range of science and art applications. Our alumni have gone on to careers in areas such as:

police imaging departments
missing persons organisations
movie special effects
archaeological and scientific imaging
fine art, illustrations and sculpture
teaching or research
PhD research
freelance art applications

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Programme Structure

Modules inlcuded:

Anatomy - Head and Neck
Research Methods
Anatomy – Body Systems
Forensic Art Techniques
Applications of Forensic Art
Life Art

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Forensic Science View 83 other Masters in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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62

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree
Your degree should be in art/design or related forensic/anatomical science
A portfolio of artwork demonstrating competency across both traditional and digital media. You should submit between 10-15 images including a number of examples from direct observation, such as life drawing or portrait sculpture. You will be invited to upload your portfolio after we receive your application

Work experience

Relevant professional experience will be taken into account if you have no graduate qualifications.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

21600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12000 GBP per year during 12 months.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 12,000 per year of study

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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