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Master of Forensic Science

University of Lincoln

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

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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 (1.5 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

  • First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. Students holding a lower second class degree may be eligible subject to interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK second class honours or equivalent), See country pages for equivalence, Some courses add subject requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each)
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 65 for the 6.0 tier

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • Academic Qualification Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates. Click Apply Now on the course page and register on the OneUni portal. Upload a personal statement
  2. one or two references
  3. certificates and transcripts
  4. English language evidence. An interview or audition may follow for some courses. Accept the offer in OneUni and pay the deposit. Request your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Use the pre-arrival guidance for international offer holders.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,400 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrayford Pool
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteInternational full-time undergraduate and taught postgraduate offer holders entering in 2026/27 or 2027/28 may apply for the competitive Global Leaders Scholarship covering 50% of one year of tuition. The scholarship requires a separate application and academic eligibility, Including roughly a UK 2:1 equivalent for postgraduates, Deadlines vary by intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.