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  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc: one year, MRes: 15 months

Masters Degree Description

The Forensic Science programme has a reputation as being the best of its type in the country. It will provide you with advanced knowledge of the forensic processes and analytical techniques (particularly chemistry and biology) used in crime investigation. It is run by King's Forensics staff whose research is at the cutting edge of innovation and advancement in the field. Watch a recording of the Forensic Science information session, which took place at our Postgraduate Virtual Open Week 2025. Please note captions are auto-generated. Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, our Forensic Sciences course is the longest-running programme of its type in England, having been first established in 1985. You will benefit from an advanced and flexible study programme devised and delivered by internationally leading researchers, and recognised forensic providers including our accredited DNA analysis and Drug Control Centre testing laboratories. We also collaborate closely with the Forensic Directorates of the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police in both teaching and research. The course is made up of two 15 credit modules and three 30 credit modules followed by a 60 or 120 credit research module. You will complete the course in one year, from September to September.

Entry Requirements

Standard requirement: 2:1
Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours in Life Sciences or Chemistry. This would include, courses such as Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Forensic Science or similar. Chemistry and Biology qualifications equivalent to UK A-level will also be beneficial.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

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Student Destinations

Many Forensic Science graduates go on to work in the forensic science sector with forensic service providers within the UK, European and international fields. Others have taken employment with the Metropolitan Police or crime scene departments of other police forces.
The degree, with its mixture of analytical chemistry and cutting-edge molecular biology, is also highly regarded in medical laboratories. Some graduates choose to continue to study towards a PhD either at King';s College London or other universities across the country.;

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