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17850 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
17850 GBP / year
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Duration
12 months
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12 months
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Campus location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
Taught in
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About

If you have a strong chemistry or forensics background and want to gain more specialised knowledge of forensic toxicology or bioarchaeology, this Forensic Science course from Nottingham Trent University is for you.

Overview

If you are looking to further yourself as a forensics expert, this course will provide you with understanding of current legislation and legal procedures impacting professionals, recognising constraints and opportunities. You will gain deep knowledge and experience of relevant forensics techniques, gaining hands on experience from experienced practitioners.

This is a useful Forensic Science course from Nottingham Trent University for those already working in law enforcement agencies or those wanting to work in the field of forensics. Alternatively, this Masters can provide you with a route into research.

Careers and employability

At Nottingham Trent University we know that your employability and job prospects are crucial factors in your choice of university. You need to know that your postgraduate degree will be worth the time and money you spend on it.

Our strength lies in the relevance of our degrees to the real world. In all subject areas, we encourage you to recognise your transferable skills and its application to a multitude of careers. By taking an MSc in Forensic Science you will benefit from the progressive development of a variety of skills, such as advanced laboratory techniques and the critical analysis and synthesis of a breadth and depth of relevant forensic-specific research.

This Masters will enable you to enter more senior roles within police services, government bodies and private companies in roles such as:

  • senior forensic scientist
  • DNA analysts
  • crime and data analysts
  • laboratory directors
  • analytical chemists
  • casework examiners

This course provides a good basis for you to progress onto a PhD.

Although this Forensic Science postgraduate degree does not offer a formal placement, it is vocationally focused and benefits from strong links with industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Forensic Expert 
  • Analytical Toxicology
  • Biometrics & Databases 
  • Bioarchaeology 
  • Advanced Topics in Forensic Science
  • Research Methods and Independent Study
  • Research Project 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
81
PTE Academic
62
OTE
130
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
81
PTE Academic
62
OTE
130
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent subject including Chemistry, Forensics, Pharmacology and Pharmacy.
  • Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    17850 GBP / year
    ≈ 17850 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    9900 GBP / year
    ≈ 9900 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: £4,995/ £8,925

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month

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

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31 Oct 2027
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25 Feb 2027
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3000 GBP
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3000 GBP
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4000 GBP
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3000 GBP
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3000 GBP
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3000 GBP
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200 GBP
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4000 GBP
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31 Oct 2027
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3000 GBP
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31 Oct 2027
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1000 GBP
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31 Oct 2027
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