A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. The degree must be in biology, biomedicine, molecular biology, chemistry or a similar field. Also required is: organic/inorganic chemistry or analytical chemistry totalling 15 credits; and courses in genetics or cell/molecular biology totalling 15 credits.
Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries.
Most crime scenes have traces left by a perpetrator. A genetic, chemical, or toxicological analysis of these traces can be crucial in an investigation and may lead to a conviction in a court trial. The methods used for analysing evidence constantly evolve, making forensic science a rapidly expanding field. The Master's Programme in Forensic Science will prepare you to meet the growing demand for academic knowledge, expertise, and research. The Master's Programme in Forensic Science aims to provide both broad and in depth knowledge within the field of forensic science. Several of the laboratory exercises in the programme are connected to criminalistics and are based on recent research. However, the methods are general and applicable in various other fields, such as medicine, environmental monitoring, or industries focusing on pharmaceuticals, food, and biotechnology. Moreover, you will be trained in critical thinking and analysis of information and results, which is essential in all scientific areas. The programme gives you an in-depth understanding of the applications of biological and chemical analyses within the legal system. This includes knowledge of human genetics, criminalistics, forensic genetics, forensic medicine, law, psychology, forensic chemistry, and analytical chemi