PostgraduateMaster of Science

Forensic Biology and Investigation

Name: Forensic Biology and Investigation
Price: 10000 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Lancashire

Preston, England

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1 yearDuration

£19,250Per Year (Intl)

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the MSc (PG) Forensic Biology and Investigation at University of Lancashire. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Learn how biological evidence and DNA can aid criminal investigations. Develop your skills in forensic biology and investigation, as you learn from world-leading experts. Our MSc Forensic Biology and Investigation course will develop your skills in the examination of biological evidence and DNA from crime scenes. You’ll gain hands-on experience with biological evidence, body fluids, wildlife crime, DNA extraction and amplification. International tuition fees are £19,250 per year, home/UK fees are £10,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forensic DNA Analysis and Interpretation

Biological Evidence Collection and Examination

Advanced Crime Scene Investigation

Forensic Taphonomy and Decomposition

Body Fluid Analysis and Serology

Wildlife Crime and Environmental Forensics

Expert Evidence and Legal Procedure

Forensic Biology Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	65	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,250

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,250

Home Student Fee

£10,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,000	£25,000	£28,000
3 years	£17,500	£22,500	£26,000
5 years	£21,500	£26,500	£32,500

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07 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

65%Working

10%Studying

8%Work & Study

8%Seeking Work

52%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

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