Overview

This Forensic Science (Forensic Chemistry) course at University of Huddersfield provides you with an overview of forensic science in general, following the crime scene to court model.

Key facts

This includes a series of crime scene exercises in our crime scene facilities, covering strategies for crime scene examination and an exploration of techniques associated with crime scene examination. You will also receive a comprehensive overview of most of the forensic science disciplines through the forensic biology and forensic chemistry module. You will also explore quality, which is an increasingly fundamental issue within forensic science industry; as well as the presentation of evidence and preparations for defending your evidence in a court of law.

In addition, you will then study modules underpinning the analytical sciences, which is a major source of employment for scientists, reflected in our high graduate employment rate. These modules will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the most recent technological developments and applications in Analytical Sciences. Instrumental techniques used in the analysis of organic compounds, metals, solids, etc. are all covered. Possible sources of error in experimental and instrumental analysis are discussed, thus allowing the correct interpretation of experimentally-derived scientific data. This course is comprised of two thirds taught componentand one third research project component.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime Scene Science Awareness

Forensic Biology Awareness

Forensic Chemistry Awareness

Quality and Presentation of Evidence

Forensic Casework Practice

Advanced Separation Techniques

Forensic Chemistry Project

Advanced Forensic Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Forensic Science View 76 other Masters in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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59

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6

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General requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree in science or equivalent is required.

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Tuition Fees

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18700 GBP / year

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10305 GBP / year

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Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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Funding

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