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Forensic Analysis – (M.Sc.)
Kingston University
Faculty of Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,667 - ≈ € 12,523 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Kingston University
If you would like to gain a strong background in the theory of analytical and forensic techniques and how to apply to them to complex problems, such as scenes of crime, this course is ideal. It emphasises the key skills required in this specialised area of science, including good measurement and scientific practice, sample collection and chain of custody, evaluation and interpretation of data, expert witness reports and presentation of evidence in court.
Kingston University has its own 'scene of crime' house, which is used to recreate crime scenes and enables you to put your investigative skills into practice.
What will you study?
You will study and explore recent trends in forensic science and learn about the latest analytical techniques used, such as atomic and molecular spectrometry and separation techniques. You will look at the role of the forensic scientist and how they interpret, evaluate and present evidence. You will also learn how to investigate and analyse fibres, firearms and fires.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to carry out your research project in industry or as collaborative research with other laboratories.
Contents
You will study and explore recent trends in forensic science and learn about the latest analytical techniques used, such as atomic and molecular spectrometry and separation techniques. You will look at the role of the forensic scientist and how they interpret, evaluate and present evidence. You will also learn how to investigate and analyse fibres, firearms and fires.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to carry out your research project in industry or as collaborative research with other laboratories.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Available modules
* The Role of the Professional Forensic Scientist: Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence
* Drugs of Abuse
* Separation Science I
* Separation Science II
* Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy I
* Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy II
* Fibres, Firearms and Fire
* Specialised Analytical Techniques, Applications and Problem Solving
* Research Project
Assessment
Exams; laboratory reports; assignments; case studies; oral presentations; poster presentations;, practical research project (MSc)
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Requirements
* A good honours degree or equivalent in forensic science, chemistry or a related life science/pharmacy discipline.
* Applicants with alternative qualifications will also need appropriate experience in analysis. We may ask you to enrol for a certificate or diploma in the first instance. Please contact the Postgraduate Office with further details of your experience.
* International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
Many of the courses that we run are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies within their respective fields. As part of our commitment to providing quality, relevant courses we seek accreditation and recognition wherever possible. In fact the Higher Education Funding Council of England awarded us a quality rating for 'Excellence in teaching'.
Kingston Business School is also one of an elite number of UK business schools with Association of MBA accreditation of our MBA courses. Plus we have received EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development for several of our postgraduate and undergraduate business programmes; only the second UK business school to receive this accreditation.
To view a full list of our accreditations, please visit our website.
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