You’ll join a global network of Strathclyde forensic science graduates who are in highly respected positions all over the world. In addition to preparing you for life as a forensic scientist, you’ll also graduate with a wide range of practical skills, problem-solving skills, and investigative thinking, relevant to a wide range of careers.
You'll benefit from the expertise of our enthusiastic teaching staff who also conduct forensic science research and casework. Studying in the Centre for Forensic Science offers a unique experience, combining ‘case-based’ learning with research-led teaching.
Hear from the course coordinator and students about our MSc in Forensic Science.
You'll cover core aspects of forensic science in Semester 1 including:
The focal point of the first semester is our major crime scene exercise, in which you investigate simulated outdoor crime scenes, collect and analyse the evidence from those scenes, and then present this in Glasgow Sheriff Court in conjunction with students training in Strathclyde Law School.
Following the general introduction in Semester 1, you can choose to specialise in either forensic biology or forensic chemistry.
As a forensic biologist you’ll study a range of topics including:
If you choose to specialise in forensic chemistry, you’ll develop expertise in:
In Semester 3, you undertake a three-month project.
You may have the opportunity to complete the project in an operational forensic science laboratory or another University laboratory, either in the UK or overseas (subject to visa/nationality/residency requirements). Alternatively, you may complete your project within the Centre for Forensic Science, under the supervision of our team of academics.
Examples of institutions where Strathclyde students have previously undertaken their project include:
Prizes are awarded for the best biology student and best chemistry student, and for the best project.
This course offers the fantastic experience of gaining first-hand accounts of forensic science in action through our practitioner and forensic-related professionals lecture series.
Renowned practitioners and professionals providing these lectures include:
Academic requirements/experience Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant science subject such as: chemistry biology biochemistry pharmacy zoology botany Prospective students with relevant industry/practitioner experience are also welcome to apply. Don’t meet the academic entry requirements? We offer the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland). English language requirements IELTS 6.5 is required for all non-English speakers for entry to the MSc programme, with a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for all components including speaking, listening, reading and writing. As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests here . Other information In the course of forensic examinations, there's a potential for exposure to body fluids from hepatitis sufferers and prospective students should consider hepatitis B immunisation (this takes from four to six months to be effective). Fees & funding Back to course
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