Forensic Science MSc
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn how to preserve and analyse evidence You’ll gain practical experience by investigating evidence in our scene-of-crime house You'll also present expert witness testimony in a mock courtroom trial in Kingston Crown Court, in collaboration with law students. Kingston University is one of the few UK institutions with an accredited forensic casework laboratory on-site. Kingston Analytical Services Toxicology (KAST) is an ISO 17025 and FSR codes accredited laboratory specialising in the testing of toxicology samples for the criminal justice system.
The development of KAST by Kingston University academics demonstrates our excellence in forensic and analytical sciences. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out a research project. This can be completed in our extensive laboratories, in industry (potential placements include forensic labs, analytical companies, contract pharmaceutical companies or hospital labs).
Alternatively, it can be completed as collaborative research with other laboratories and external partners. Students can benefit from a wide range of facilities for practical work at our Penrhyn Road campus, including: our £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building with state-of the art laboratories new work areas and dedicated laboratories for research specialist equipment, such as: chromatography instruments a breathalyser electrophoresis equipment electron microscopes electrochemical analysis nuclear science equipment thermal analysis x-ray diffractometers spectrometers, including mass spectrometers, infrared spectrometers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers computing laboratories and a team of IT technicians to offer assistance
Key highlights
- Investigate evidence in a dedicated scene-of-crime house
- Give expert witness testimony in a mock Crown Court trial
- On-site ISO 17025 and FSR codes accredited toxicology casework laboratory
- Research project options in forensic, pharmaceutical or hospital labs
- Mock trials run in collaboration with law students
- Specialist equipment including mass spectrometers and electron microscopes
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Forensic Science, Chemistry; or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Forensic toxicologist
- Analytical chemist
- Crime scene investigator
- Hospital laboratory scientist
- Research scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,900 per year | International: £20,000 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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