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PhD of Forensic Science
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A combined major linking criminal justice study with laboratory science.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) and a Master's with Merit or Distinction
- Or recognised overseas equivalent
- Research proposal required.
Accepted academic background
Good first degree (First or Upper Second) in a relevant field and a master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, MRes) with Merit or equivalent postgraduate or research experience, Research proposal
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each)
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Human and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each), PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.