MSc Forensic Bioscience
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
This master's degree is for students who work in forensic science or have a science degree. It gives them access to modern labs, mock crime scenes, and a courtroom for practice. Experts like forensic anthropologists and biologists teach the course, the course focuses on topics such as how bodies decay, insect studies, microbes, tissue science, and DNA analysis.
Students will also learn about the criminal justice system and how forensic scientists fit into it. They will learn to use the right techniques for difficult cases and check how well current crime scene methods work. The course is approved by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and is designed to improve students' knowledge and hands-on skills through a demanding and interesting programme.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
- Local, national or international work placement opportunities
- Laboratories, crime scene facilities and a moot room
- Taught by forensic anthropologists, biologists and fire investigation specialists
- Topics include decomposition, entomology, histology and DNA analysis
- Covers forensic medicine, post mortem interval and identification
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS requirements 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- DNA analyst
- Forensic biologist
- Crime scene investigator
- Forensic anthropologist
- Research scientist
Career opportunities
After completing this course, graduates can pursue several career paths, including:
- Forensic Scientist
- Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
- Biomedical Scientist
- Toxicologist
- Law Enforcement and Research
Cost of study
The international tuition fee for the MSc Forensic Bioscience programme is £18,250 per year.
Admission
To apply for this programme, applicants are expected to go through LJMU’s online application portal. We strongly suggest that applicants contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.
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