Master of Science in Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)

University of the West of England - Bristol - Frenchay Campus

UK,England

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60 Months

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CAD 13,500/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 36,700 +

Int. Students: 6,700 +

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Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Ln, Bristol BS16 1QY, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)

Program Overview

Get the academic knowledge, practical experience and first-class professional skills that will fast-track your future.

Why study forensic science?

  • Forensic scientists apply scientific analysis to criminal and civil investigations, producing evidence that's admissible in a court of law.
  • It's a fascinating and rigorous scientific discipline that will build your knowledge of biology and chemistry, as well as your advanced problem-solving, data interpretation and communication skills.
  • Covering crime scenes, laboratory and courtroom work, forensic science offers a springboard into rewarding careers in the justice system and beyond.   

Why UWE Bristol?

  • Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, MSci Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) was designed with input from professional forensic scientists to give you a deep understanding of the way science is used to investigate crime.
  • With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and communicating scientific findings, you'll study everything from crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis, to interpreting, evaluating and presenting evidence.
  • Learn to use forensic instruments in our industry-standard laboratories and apply your scientific knowledge at simulated crime scenes in our specially-adapted Crime Scene House.
  • Present evidence and respond to questions in a mock courtroom. Practise being in different forensic science roles, including crime scene investigator, laboratory forensic scientist, reporting officer, fire investigator and blood pattern analyst.
  • Study advanced topics in your final year, such as practical fire investigation, blood pattern analysis and wildlife forensics, alongside an extended research project.
  • Guest lectures from inspirational professionals will give you insights into specialist topics and you can tailor the degree to suit your specific interests.
  • We encourage you to do summer internships, and you can apply to study abroad for a year.

Where can it take me?

  • The knowledge and skills you'll gain will open up lots of career paths.
  • You could work with forensic science providers or the Police, or as a laboratory analyst or science teacher. Many students do further study or research, particularly in analytical chemistry or molecular biology.
  • Your analytical approach to problem-solving will be just as valued in other sectors, like financial services or law.

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