PostgraduateMSc

Forensic Science

Name: Forensic Science
Price: 19850 GBP
Availability: InStock

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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1 yearDuration

£19,850Per Year (Intl)

£10,530Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the MSc Forensic Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Please note this course is now closed to international applicants for the September 2022 intake. The Northumbria University Forensic Science MSc is a postgraduate forensic science course that opens the door to a fascinating and fast-moving sector of analytical science building on your previous undergraduate studies, in chemistry, biology or other appropriate science courses. You will gain knowledge and scientific skills that are directly applicable to the field of forensic science, with prospects of employment in forensic science laboratories as well as in other analytical science labo... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Chemistry and Trace Evidence

Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis

Toxicology and Pharmacology

Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection

Advanced Analytical Techniques

Professional Practice in Forensic Science

Research Methods and Statistics

MSc Research Project in Forensic Science

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	69	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,850

Home Student Fee

£10,530

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£18,000	£22,000	£26,000
5 years	£22,500	£26,500	£32,000

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working

2%Studying

8%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

64%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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