Forensic Science
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• If you are a Forensic Science graduate, this Masters will deepen your specialist forensics knowledge, advance your broader laboratory analysis skills, and enable you to undertake research in an area of your choice • You will have access to a range of specialist facilities, including our Forensic Training Facility, forensic laboratories, specialist imaging suite, insectary, forensic anthropology suite, photography suite, vehicles, clandestine burial site, courtroom, and ballistics laboratory • Our highly-acclaimed teaching team have a wealth of industry and research experience, both in the UK and internationally • This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, which ensures a high standard of teaching is met. • advanced professional and employability skills for forensic scientists • separation science/chromatography
Key highlights
- Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
- Work alongside forensic scientists, fingerprint experts, police, lawyers and judges
- Practical experience through placements and internships
- Optional placement year through partnership with EMSOU
- Optional chemistry modules lead to Royal Society of Chemistry Associate Membership eligibility
- Top 20 for teaching satisfaction, Guardian University Guide 2026
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification).
- A-level: BCC — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification).
- T-level: Merit — to include in Science
- BTEC: DMM — …Science, a BTEC Science subject or Access Science) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English, Science
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Crime scene investigator
- Fingerprint examiner
- Forensic laboratory analyst
- Analytical chemist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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