Course summary
Course Summary Learn how biological evidence and DNA can aid criminal investigations. Develop your skills in forensic biology and investigation, as you learn from world-leading experts. Our MSc Forensic Biology and Investigation course will develop your skills in the examination of biological evidence and DNA from crime scenes. You’ll gain hands-on experience with biological evidence, body fluids, wildlife crime, DNA extraction and amplification. You'll have access to our excellent facilities, including crime scene houses and forensic taphonomy laboratory. You will learn how to evaluate this evidence and present it in a legal context. You will even have the chance to practice this in our moot courtroom. By the end of your course, you will undertake an in-depth research project to develop and specialise your forensic biology research skills. Why study with us
- You'll have access to forensic biology, forensic taphonomy and DNA laboratories.
- You will be taught by internationally-renowned experts in forensic biology and DNA, with real case experience.
- You can choose from a range of optional modules, specialising your degree to suit your career goals.
- Explore forensic biology and wildlife crime through a range of lectures, practical sessions, fieldwork and case studies.
- Gain hands-on experience and transferable skills to prepare for a career in forensic science, crime scene investigation, analytical laboratories, the police or academia.
- You may be able to apply for research placements with forensic laboratories and facilities, in the UK or abroad.
Entry requirements
An honours undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject | For applicants where English is a second language, IELTS 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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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Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE