Program Description

In following this Master’s course, you develop the essential knowledge, attributes and professional skills you need to pursue or further your career in operational forensic casework. The forensic industry is highly competitive, requiring skilled professionals across diverse fields including pathology, toxicology, drug analysis, fire-debris analysis, wildlife crime, microbial forensics, forensic genetics and document analysis. This course prepares you to meet the needs of the industry and enter a career in areas related to civil and criminal investigation as well as wider science- or research-based positions.

On the course, you develop your theoretical understanding and practical experience alongside your skills in analysing and evaluating your findings. You also learn how to communicate these findings to a variety of audiences, including other scientists, the court and the media. Units may include forensic chromatography; evaluation and presentation of evidence; forensic spectroscopy; and biological advances.

• Learn from an expert, research-active academic team with experience in operational forensic casework
• Develop your practical skills through hands-on experience in our exceptional laboratory facilities, including a scene-of-crime laboratory
• Study a course informed by the latest research, ensuring you are aware of current and emerging developments in this specialist field
• Develop strong research skills at a level required for study at PhD level
• Benefit from the University’s strong links with the forensic industry, related organisations and practice sectors
• Take up career opportunities that could include forensic consultancies; government agencies; related industries; and research and development

Admission Requirements

Indian & Arab Students:-Bachelor's degree (55% or more  in an appropriate subject from a recognised university.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Indian Students IELTS Waiver: - 

• At least 70% marks in English language course in Higher Secondary School.
• Punjab and Haryana Boards will not get IELTS waive off.