MSc by Research Forensic Science
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is designed to give students top-notch research skills. The students gain opportunities to work alongside other disciplines to work on innovative methods to solve crime and assist investigations.
During the MSc by Research Forensic Science programme at the University of Lincoln, students receive research training to assist them in their independent investigations. At the same time, they participate in ongoing research projects such as DNA analysis in forensic and archaeological contexts and many others.
In the course of this programme, students learn through a combination of independent study and research. However, students will have meetings with their academic supervisors. Assessment methods include the quality of a student's thesis and an oral examination (viva voce).
Key highlights
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in the School of Chemistry
- Strong links with forensic science industry practitioners
- Collaborative projects with the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology
- Develop innovative methods and techniques to help solve crime
- Research areas include legal highs analysis, DNA analysis and forensic toxicology
- Training programmes and experienced supervisors support independent investigations
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject; or above
- International qualifications — Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Forensic toxicologist
- DNA analyst
- Analytical chemist
- Research scientist
- Crime scene investigator
Career opportunities
With an MSc in Research Forensic Science from the University of Lincoln, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:
- Forensic Scientist
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Forensic Toxicologist
- Forensic DNA Analyst
- Criminal Intelligence Analyst
- Forensic Laboratory Technician
Cost of study
The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc by Research Forensic Science at the University of Lincoln is £18,500. However, research students may pay additional fees for specialist resources and equipment to support their projects.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counselors.
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