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Master of Science in Forensic Science orientation Physical Identification

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Lausanne

Program Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Science, orientation Identification offers in-depth training, both theoretical and practical, in the identification of people or objects. Transdisciplinary teaching covers the main areas of identification: fingerprinting, DNA analysis, biometrics, toolmarks, firearms and handwriting/signatures, and lays particular emphasis on probabilistic methods of interpretation.

Program Key Stats

CHF1160 (Annual Income)



Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Candidates are eligible for enrolment in a Master programme if they hold a Bachelor degree awarded by a Swiss university or another university qualification deemed equivalent by the Rectorate in the corresponding discipline, International applicants have to prove their English proficiency with IELTS Academic 6.5, Advanced French Language Diploma (DALF) C1 level.

Career Options

  • Forensic science laboratories in Switzerland or abroad
  • Swiss or foreign scientific police laboratories
  • Cantonal laboratories
  • Institutes of legal medicine and toxicology
  • Private or public laboratories active in analytical fields
  • quality control
  • the environment
  • hygiene
  • Academic and research careers in the forensic and analytical chemistry fields
  • Organisations that combat counterfeiting and illicit trafficking
  • Insurance companies
  • loss control

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