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longest running MSc Forensic Science course in the UK

accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

participate in a major practical crime scene and courtroom exercise

input by forensic practitioners and professional scientists

choose to specialise in forensic biology or forensic chemistry in second semester

Why this course?

Youll join a global network of Strathclyde forensic science graduates who are in highly respected positions all over the world. In addition to preparing you for life as a forensic scientist, youll also graduate with a wide range of practical skills, problem-solving skills, and investigative thinking, relevant to a wide range of careers.

You'll benefit from the expertise of our enthusiastic teaching staff who also conduct forensic science research and casework. Studying in the Centre for Forensic Science offers a unique experience, combining 鈥榗ase-based learning with research-led teaching.

What you'll study

You'll cover core aspects of forensic science in Semester 1 including:

preservation and recovery of evidence at a crime scene

assessment and analysis of a wide range of evidence types

legal systems, quality assurance, and ethical considerations of forensic science

the interpretation, statistical evaluation, and reporting of evidence

The focal point of the first semester is our major crime scene exercise, in which you investigate simulated outdoor crime scenes, collect and analyse the evidence from those scenes, and then present this in Glasgow Sheriff Court in conjunction with students training in Strathclyde Law School.

Following the general introduction in Semester 1, you can choose to specialise in either forensic biology or forensic chemistry.

As a forensic biologist youll study a range of topics including:

investigation of assaults

biological trace evidence

DNA profiling and DNA mixture analysis

investigation of sexual offences

If you choose to specialise in forensic chemistry, youll develop expertise in:

analysis of illicit substances

toxicology and alcohol analysis

investigation of fires and explosives

analytical chemistry for forensic scientists

Careers

Most forensic scientists in Scotland are employed by the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services.

In the rest of the UK, forensic scientists are employed by individual police forces, private forensic science providers such as Eurofins Forensic Services, Cellmark Forensic Services, Key Forensics, or government bodies such as the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (DSTL).

Outside of the UK, forensic scientists may be employed by police forces, government bodies or private companies.

Forensic scientists generally specialise in specific areas such as biology, chemistry, crime scene examination, DNA analysis, drug analysis, fire investigation.

Most of the work is laboratory-based but crime scene examiners/managers and experienced forensic scientists will also attend crime scenes and give evidence in court.

Graduates of the programme also follow a wide variety of careers in related fields, including analytical chemistry and molecular biology, as well as going on to do PhDs and pursuing research careers.