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PhD of Forensic Science

University of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, United Kingdom
  • 2.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Lincoln campus

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 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 or an MSc in a relevant subject.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, Named supervisor agreed before applying

Language tests

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

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

  1. Identify a supervisor with expertise in your area and contact them by email. Apply through Apply Now on the course page (OneUni account)
  2. at any time of year
  3. with a research proposal of 3
  4. 000 to 5
  5. 000 words. Upload references
  6. certificates
  7. transcripts and English language evidence. An interview may follow. 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£19,300 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrayford Pool
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2.25 years.