MSc Forensic Science with Advanced Practice

The MSc Forensic Science (with Advanced Practice) programme lasts for a period of two years. It covers the practices, procedures, and analytical methods used in forensic science to support the investigation of crime.

The programme is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, which is the international professional body in the field. It includes an Advanced Practice semester made up of a research or internship for at least twelve weeks (400 hours) to build work experience.

Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, projects, and assignments, and will be assessed through examinations, assignments, and a courtroom expert witness assessment. Experiments will be carried out on campus using the forensic buildings, including a lab and a crime scene house.

Teesside University has a history from 1930, when it was founded as Constantine Technical College and later became a university in 1992. It offers world-class education which as seen from its TEF Gold 2023 award for outstanding teaching quality and being named Modern University of the Year 2026 by the Daily Mail.

The University offers academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields such as business, engineering, computing, arts, and health, that give students lots of choices to pick from. The University has recently invested over £300 million in its welcoming town-centre campus, which is recognised as Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need at least a second-class undergraduate degree in scientific subjects, such as biology, chemistry, biomedical science, biochemistry, and forensic science.
• Other international qualifications that are equivalent to an undergraduate degree are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
• Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

The tuition fee for the MSc Forensic Science (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University is £10,000, subject to annual change.

Teesside University offers several scholarships for international students. The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship offers £7,000 for excellent students, and the British Council GREAT Scholarships offers £10,000 for Master's programmes. The Global Excellence and Africa Excellence Scholarships also offer a £2,000 fee discount for qualified students. For PhD studies, the university offers fully-funded research opportunities that cover fees and a living allowance. These scholarships recognise academic excellence and support students.

After completing the MSc Forensic Science (with Advanced Practice) from Teesside University, students can pursue a career as an/a:

• Forensic Science Provider
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Scientific Consultant
• Police Officer
• Forensic Research Scientist

Candidates should submit their applications online through the university’s application system. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.