Introduction:
If you have a strong chemistry or forensics background and want to gain more specialised knowledge of forensic toxicology or bioarchaeology, this course is for you.
If you are looking to further yourself as a forensics expert, this course will provide you with an understanding of current legislation and legal procedures impacting professionals, recognising constraints and opportunities. You will gain deep knowledge and experience of relevant forensics techniques, gaining hands-on experience from experienced practitioners.
This is a valuable course for those already working in law enforcement agencies or those wanting to work in forensics. Alternatively, this master can provide you with a route into research.
- Work with academics who are also practising professionals in the field of stomach contents analysis and post-mortem analysis.
- NTU is 2nd in the UK for Forensic Science (Guardian University League Table 2023)
Careers and employability
At Nottingham Trent University, we know that your employability and job prospects are crucial factors in your choice of university. You need to know that your postgraduate degree will be worth the time and money you spend on it.
Our strength lies in the relevance of our degrees to the real world. In all subject areas, we encourage you to recognise your transferable skills and their application to many careers. By taking an MSc in Forensic Science, you will benefit from the progressive development of various skills, such as advanced laboratory techniques and the critical analysis and synthesis of breadth and depth of relevant forensic-specific research.
This Master will enable you to enter more senior roles within police services, government bodies and private companies in roles such as:
- senior forensic scientist
- DNA analysts
- crime and data analysts
- laboratory directors
- analytical chemists
- casework examiners
This course provides a good basis for you to progress onto a PhD.
Although this Forensic Science postgraduate degree does not offer a formal placement, it is vocationally focused and benefits from strong links with industry.
What you’ll study
You will be taught six modules before conducting a research project in your chosen specialism. Modules you'll study will include:
Modules- Forensic Expert
- Analytical Toxicology
- Biometrics & Databases
- Bioarchaeology
- Advanced Topics in Forensic Science
- Research Methods and Independent Study
- Research Project
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