About Msci Forensic Science in Nottingham Trent University

This exciting four year MSci course combines course material and content from undergraduate and postgraduate levels, giving you a Masters-level qualification.

It provides you with a deep knowledge and experience of techniques relevant to forensic science, both at the scene and in the laboratory, and an understanding of legislation and legal procedures. You can take a year placement in a variety of laboratory and forensic roles to gain a Diploma in Professional Practice.

You will benefit from access to an on-campus Crime Scene Training Facility, fully equipped with a digital CCTV and audio system, and a range of specialist forensic laboratories which are all fitted out with the same state-of-the-art equipment used by professional forensic practitioners.

What you'll study

Who will teach me?

The Forensics team is comprised of academic and support staff that are subject experts in forensic science, legal issues and crime scene investigation. Many of our staff have had relevant industrial and other external forensics experience and training.

Visit our academic team pages to find out more about our approach to teaching, our partners and research interests.

Careers and employability

Your career development

Employers in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics as well as forensic science highly value graduates with a strong background in:

• scientific investigation
• the reconstruction of events
• the presentation of findings.

These skills are invaluable for careers in:

• forensic science
• law enforcement (for example, the police, Customs and Excise, immigration and fraud investigation)
• academic research.

Our recent BSc (Hons) Forensic Science graduates have achieved the following careers:

• Derbyshire Constabulary – forensic services assistant
• De Montfort University – microbiology lab technician
• Reckett Benckiser – analytical assistant
• Nottinghamshire Police – police constable
• Harlan Sera Limited – laboratory technician
• Boots – pharmacy development analyst
• Premier Analytical Services – microscopist
• Surrey Police – intelligence processing assistant
• Nanosight – particle physicist.

Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.

Entry requirements

Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)

Grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded)

English language requirements

IELTS : 6.5

• With a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE : 62

• With no less than 51 in any component

Nottingham Trent University Highlights

Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance is governed by factors like the tuition fee and the cost of living.

Nottingham Trent University Admission Procedure 

• Application: The UG applications are accepted through ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’ and PG applications through the ‘NTU applicant portal’.
• Application fee: One needs to pay £13 for 1 UG course and £24 for multiple UG courses.
• Application deadlines: For UG students the last date to apply is June 30, 2019. The PG programs don’t have any official deadline, however, it is better to apply one month prior to course start date.
• General requirements: Completed application form, academic transcripts, and English proficiency tests.
• Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, LOR.

English Proficiency Test: Majority of the courses require IELTS score ranging between 6.0 and 6.0 for entry. However, other equivalent English test scores are also acceptable.