• Master of Science in Forensic Science at the University of The West of England is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The core modules of the program are:
    • Crime Scene Investigation 
    • Advanced Forensic Analysis 
    • Interpretation, Evaluation, and Presentation of Evidence 
    • Forensic Research Project 
  • During this one-year master's course, students receive high level training in analytical science, incorporating elements of biology, chemistry, and law. 
  • All topics are taught both theoretically and in practice. The course has been designed to be taught two days per week for a whole academic year.
  • This course is assessed on four sequential modules, and there are no examinations. Each module will be assessed on criteria from the module itself in slightly different ways.
  • The careers can include forensic biologist, DNA analyst, forensic chemist (trace evidence), forensic toxicologist, crime scene investigator, geneticist, teacher, or project management.