Overview

Forensic science is a dynamic discipline that is crucial to the investigation of crime, the collection of evidence and intelligence, and in securing justice.

The Crime and Forensic Science MSc provides its students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of crime and forensic science, together with the key conceptual and philosophical frameworks in this field.

University College London (UCL) students will gain practical skills in crime scene investigation, experimental design and implementation, statistical analysis, and data analysis and modelling. As graduates, they will be able to evaluate the weight and applicability of forensic evidence for investigative and court purposes.

Employability

Graduates of this programme should have a solid understanding of the key principles of crime and forensic science, along with the ability to analyse problems and use the appropriate scientific and professional skills to solve them.
They will be able to evaluate forensic evidence and, thanks to their CSI training (developed and delivered with input from London-based police forces), they will have an advantage compared to other applicants for crime scene investigation roles.
They have the opportunity to learn specialist techniques in areas such as forensic archaeology and forensic geoscience, and are also given a thorough grounding in academic research methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security and Crime Science
Understanding and Interpreting Forensic Evidence
Security and Crime Science Dissertation
Forensic Geoscience
Judgment and Decision-Making
Forensic Biology and DNA Interpretation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Criminology View 149 other Masters in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Relevant disciplines will generally include science subjects, for example chemistry, biology, physics, engineering or computer science; psychology, archaeology or geography.
Alternatively candidates may qualify for entry if they can offer five or more years of relevant professional experience (for example in the police service, or with a forensic science provider).
The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

18400 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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