MSc Forensic Science

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University of Teesside, School of Forensic & Crime Scene Investigation

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• Objectives
  You'll be equipped with a knowledge of forensic science and investigation in order to apply scientific methods to the investigation of crime. You'll benefit from our links with practitioners and organisations working in the field. In addition key members of staff are former forensic scientists or crime scene scientists with considerable operational experience. Expect to carry out analytical and practical work in the University's on-campus Crime Scene House Laboratory, which is fully equipped with CCTV, and the new forensic DNA analysis facilities.
• Entry requirements
  Applicants should normally have an honours degree (at least 2.2) in an appropriate related discipline, professional membership of an appropriate chartered institution or an equivalent relevant qualification. Holders of an appropriate higher national diploma plus several years' relevant experience may also be accepted.
• Academic title
  MSc Forensic Science
• Course description
  MSc Forensic Science
  
  This course concentrates on the practices, procedures and analytical techniques of forensic science, and how they are applied in support of the investigation of crime and the criminal justice system as a whole.
  
  Course structure
  Specialist modules concentrate on developing your understanding and skills across a wide range of techniques covering forensic biology, forensic chemistry, crime scene science, drugs and toxicology.
  
  Careers
  Employment opportunities exist in the field of forensic science and forensic investigation with forensic science providers and law enforcement agencies. Other roles include scientific investigation where the application of science in a legal or regulatory context is important.
  
  Industrial experience
  On each master's degree you'll complete a project related to professional practice. This, along with the involvement of practitioners and academics in the delivery of these courses, ensures that they are relevant to the requirements of the criminal justice system.
  
  Intermediate awards
  Our master's degrees can lead to the award of a postgraduate certificate at Stage 1 (60 credits - 3 modules), a postgraduate diploma at Stage 2 (120 credits - 6 modules) or, on completion of a research project, the MSc.
  
  Block release study
  Our master's degrees are available on a block-release basis: you'll study for one week between 9.00am and 6.00pm with follow-up days in the next four weeks and accompanying assignment work.

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