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Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • These courses offer hands-on experience with state-of-the-art analytical and forensic equipment.
  • You will gain practical experience through recreated crime scenes at the University’s own scene-of-crime house and through presenting evidence at a mock trial at a crown court.
  • The opportunity to carry out a research project in industry (depending on availability) or in our extensive laboratories.
About this course Forensic Science (Analysis) examines the latest analytical, spectroscopic and separation techniques used in case studies, such as Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/MS) and Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS). You will learn to investigate and analyse drugs of abuse, fibres and firearms and conduct fire and explosive investigations. Forensic Science (Toxicology) offers in-depth training in pharmacology and analytical chemistry. You will study the biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs, focusing on criminal and road traffic toxicology, and on drug testing in sport. Many of our staff have worked as forensic scientists or as expert witnesses and are actively engaged in research Example modules
  • Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy
  • Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis
  • Current Concepts in Forensic Toxicology
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage. Career opportunities Recent graduates work as scene of crimes officer, forensic toxicologist/analyst/scientist, pharmaceutical scientist and quality assurance officer.

Modules

Example modules: Molecular and Atomic Spectroscopy; Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis; Current Concepts in Forensic Toxicology. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course varies and depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in forensic science, chemistry or a relevant discipline, e.g. a physical or life sciences, not criminology. Applicants with alternative qualifications will also need appropriate experience in analysis. Please note: each application is assessed on an individual basis and may be subject to additional requirements, such as undertaking short course(s), work experience and/or English language qualification(s). Meeting particular minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee a place.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) at Kingston University - UCAS