MSci Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)

Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, MSci Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) was designed with input from professional forensic scientists to give you a deep understanding of the way science is used to investigate crime.With a strong emphasis on problem-solving and communicating scientific findings, you'll study everything from crime scene investigation and laboratory analysis, to interpreting, evaluating and presenting evidence.Learn to use forensic instruments in our industry-standard laboratories and apply your scientific knowledge at simulated crime scenes in our specially-adapted Crime Scene House.Present evidence and respond to questions in a mock courtroom. Practise being in different forensic science roles, including crime scene investigator, laboratory forensic scientist, reporting officer, fire investigator and blood pattern analyst.Study advanced topics in your final year, such as practical fire investigation, blood pattern analysis and wildlife forensics, alongside an extended research project.Guest lectures from inspirational professionals will give you insights into specialist topics and you can tailor the degree to suit your specific interests.We encourage you to do summer internships, and you can apply to study abroad for a year.