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Master of Forensic Science

Nottingham Trent University

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Nottingham Trent University campus

About the program

A combined major linking criminal justice study with laboratory science.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Forensic Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Forensic scientist
  • Probation officer
  • Forensic science technician
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Private investigator
  • Security specialist
  • DNA analysis
  • Toxicology
  • Law enforcement

Curriculum

  • Four-year combined major: overview of the criminal justice system
  • Society and law
  • Forensic criminal investigation
  • Chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Criminalistics
  • Drugs and society
  • And cybercrime and digital forensic investigation. Guaranteed co-op or internship
  • No capstone named
  • Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Recognised bachelor degree
  • Normally equivalent to a UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours degree depending on the course
  • Often in a related subject
  • Some courses add an interview
  • Portfolio
  • Work experience or professional-body conditions
  • English IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each skill for most courses
  • Varies by course and country
  • Typically a UK 2:1 (or 2:2 for some courses) equivalent. Examples: India - 55% (2:1) / 50% (2:2) from Mumbai
  • Kolkata or Delhi universities
  • 60% / 55% from other recognised universities
  • USA - GPA 3.2 for courses needing a UK 2:1
  • GPA 2.8 for a UK 2:2.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree (first or upper/lower second class UK honours equivalent, By country) in a relevant subject, Conversion courses accept other subjects, Some courses need portfolio, Interview or professional experience.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 62
  • Cambridge 176
  • Oxford Test of English 130

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates. There is typically no Masters deadline. Apply on the NTU Applicant Portal. Up to five applications at no charge. Upload transcripts
  2. Personal statement
  3. References and English test evidence. Some courses need an interview or portfolio. Accept the offer within about eight weeks and pay the advance payment of 6
  4. 000 GBP (9
  5. 000 GBP for some countries)
  6. Deducted from tuition. Apply for the Student visa with NTU's international team.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,630, £21,615 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,939 GBP

Program details

CampusClifton Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Science and Technology
DepartmentForensic Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceStandard,Fixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.