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Master of Science in Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) including Professional Placement

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Take the next step on your journey with the Forensic Science MSc course from Kingston University, accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, with a choice of two pathways: Analysis or Toxicology.Forensic Science (Analysis) examines the latest analytical, spectroscopic and separation techniques used in case studies.Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/ MS) will be used in your toxicology analysis. You will also use Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS), commonly used for environmental analysis, such as air pollution and water samples.You will learn to investigate and analyse drugs of abuse, fibres and firearms and conduct fire and explosive investigations.Forensic Science (Toxicology) offers in-depth training in pharmacology and analytical chemistry. You will study the biological effects and therapeutic uses of drugs, focusing on criminal and road traffic toxicology, and on drug testing in sport.You will be able to put your investigative skills into practice with our scene-of-crime house, located on site. This is a real semi-detached house with five rooms and a garden containing various types of mock crime scenes, including burglary, arson, assault and sexual crime. Students have to pick up evidence and transport it back to the labs for preservation and analysis. The crime scene house is also used extensively to teach Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (BPA).In addition, you will have the option to do a placement year in industry to put your research skills into practice in the real world. You are responsible for finding and securing your own professional placement, which can be highly competitive but also incredibly rewarding.You will be taught by lecturers with wide experience as forensic scientists, expert witnesses and forensic research. Staff research includes the following themes:Analysis of trace materials from vehicles involved in road traffic accidentsFire investigationDrugs of abuse analysis (recreational and in sport)Lipstick contact analysis and Blood Pattern RecognitionForensic Archaeology and AnthropologyNear Infra-Red Analysis

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£ 20,000per year

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    63rd out of 83 1

    21st out of 36 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    120 56%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    64th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    32nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    113 53%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    22nd

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    19th

    2

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