Forensic Investigations

Entry requirements

A 2:2 Honours degree with 53% or above in forensic science, archaeology, anthropology, geology, geography, criminology, computer science, medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, natural sciences, or similar. While we normally only consider applicants who meet these criteria, if you are coming from a different background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience or technical skills, we would welcome your application.

For applicants from different academic backgrounds or with relevant work experience, please use your Personal Statement to provide additional information. This might include:

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Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Careers

This programme prepares you to excel in the forensic science sector and various other related fields. The MSc has been designed to align with the latest industry standards.

The interdisciplinary nature of the programme provides a range of employment options both within and outside of the forensic science sector, as well as progression opportunities to study a PhD.

Example fields where graduates find employment:

• Police
• Military
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Fire and Rescue Service
• Forensic Service Provision (Private) Laboratories and Scene Support
• Government Laboratories (e.g., CAST or DSTL)
• Medical Laboratories
• Medical Sector (NHS; Doctors; Mortuary Technicians)
• NGOs/IGOs (e.g., Red Cross; Human Rights Watch; Amnesty International; International Commission on Missing Persons)
• Emergency Response
• Heritage (Museums; Commercial Archaeology)
• Law (Barristers; Solicitors)
• Project Management
• Academia (PhD; Research; Lectureships)

Developing your skills and career prospects

Employment and professional development:
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