About Dna Profiling Msc in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)
By the end of this course you’ll be well prepared for a career in the DNA profiling sector and related areas such as molecular biology, genetics and population genetics.
The various interpretational skills we teach on this course follow the guidelines set by both the International Society of Forensic Genetics (ISFG) and the Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM).
- Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
- Lancashire Forensic Science Academy is a partnership with Lancashire Constabulary which gives you access to an operational environment where CSIs, forensic science experts and students work together in purpose-built facilities.
- You’ll be taught by staff who are nationally and internationally recognised experts in the field of forensic DNA profiling.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A university degree in a related subject.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS:6.5 (with no component score lower than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT :91 (with minimum grades of 21 in each component)
- PTE: 67 with minimum of 60 in each component
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights
| Type of institute |
Public |
| Location |
Preston (main campus) |
| Mode of Payment |
Bank transfer or banker's draft, online payment, credit or debit card |
| Housing facilities |
Available |
| Intake Seasons |
September and January |
| Financial aid |
Discounts, Bursary, and scholarships |
University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.
| Program |
Non-Lab Based (GBP) |
Lab-Based (GBP) |
| Foundation Course |
7,600 |
8,600 |
| Undergraduate courses |
12,700 |
13,700 |
| Postgraduate Taught |
13,200 |
14,200 |
| Postgraduate Research |
13,700 |
15,200 |
The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below:
| Fees |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
12,700 – 13,700 |
13,200 – 15,200 |
| Accommodation |
3,242.82 - 4,536 |
3,242.82 – 5,239.08 |
| Meal |
1,500 – 3,000 |
1,500 – 3,000 |
| Printing, copying, stationery |
125 – 500 |
125 – 500 |
| Travel expenses |
0 -3,500 |
0 -3,500 |
| Books |
250 – 500 |
250 – 500 |
| Miscellaneous |
625 – 3,600 |
625 – 3,600 |
| Total |
13,342.82 – 29,336 |
18,942.82 – 31,539.08 |
