Overview

Coupled with an extensive research project in your final year, external industry speakers and industry placement opportunities, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when you graduate.

On campus, you will develop your practical forensic skills in our Crime Scene Training Facility and in specialist forensic laboratories – all fitted out with the same industry-standard equipment used by professional forensic practitioners.

This Masters-level Forensic Science (Hons) course from Nottingham Trent University, deepens your knowledge and skills, both at the crime scene and in the laboratory, along with an understanding of relevant legislation and legal procedures.

Careers and employability

Your career development

Employers in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics as well as forensic science highly value graduates with a strong background in:

scientific investigation

the reconstruction of events

the presentation of findings.

These skills are invaluable for careers in:

forensic science

law enforcement (for example, the police, Customs and Excise, immigration and fraud investigation)

academic research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Forensic Biology

Forensic Chemistry

The Forensic Process

Forensic Analysis

Technical Skills for Forensic Science

Professional Skills for Forensic Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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81

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62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

81

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PTE Academic

62

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OTE

130

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels - ABB including chemistry and another science or numerate subject*; or

BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM including relevant chemistry and another science or numerate subject modules; or

128 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent, including chemistry and another science or numerate subject both at A-level grade B or equivalent; and

GCSEs – English, Maths and Science grade C / 4

we will accept biology / human biology, physics, maths / further maths, core maths, use of maths, environmental science, physical education and sport science.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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