University of Kent

Forensic Science - PhD

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Forensic Science PhD research course at the University of Kent offers you the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge forensic research, contributing to an ever-evolving field. You will explore interdisciplinary areas that combine elements of chemistry, biology, archaeology, ballistics, engineering and more. With a focus on innovation, you'll join a community of research students who push the boundaries of forensic methodologies, working under the guidance of leading academics.

The course equips you with the skills necessary to address the challenges faced by forensic professionals today. You will have the chance to develop new techniques and approaches while honing your ability to communicate scientific findings with broader professional and public audiences.

Key highlights

  • Interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, biology, archaeology, ballistics and engineering
  • Supervision from leading academics in forensic research
  • Opportunity to develop new forensic techniques and approaches
  • Join a community of forensic research students
  • Build skills in communicating findings to professional and public audiences

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include acceptable subject; or above
  • Degree: 2nd class — to include forensic science or a forensic related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000
  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000
  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000
  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000
  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000
  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000
  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

  • Forensic scientist
  • Forensic research scientist
  • University lecturer in forensic science
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • Forensic chemist
  • Ballistics specialist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £23,500 per year

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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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