Fingerprints and Forensic Mark Visualisation MSc by Research
Abertay University
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OverviewOur research focuses on applying technological and sustainable solutions to contemporary problems. Our knowledge transfer expertise and management supporting tools assist a wide range of industrial and non-industrial stakeholders such as national and local government agencies, a wide range of private sector organisations, regulatory bodies, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and health boards.We have a formidable track record in combining academic skills and commercial expertise with ...Read more

Overview

Our research focuses on applying technological and sustainable solutions to contemporary problems. Our knowledge transfer expertise and management supporting tools assist a wide range of industrial and non-industrial stakeholders such as national and local government agencies, a wide range of private sector organisations, regulatory bodies, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and health boards.

We have a formidable track record in combining academic skills and commercial expertise with our research approach being very much multi-disciplinary and industry-facing resulting in the expertise of our staff being much sought after by businesses and professionals in the field operating at an International Level.

MSc by Research

The award of Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) demonstrates a practical ability to undertake research studies, a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current problems and/or the application of original thought.

How long is an MSc by Research?

If you are studying full-time, you will be expected to complete the award in 12 months. The minimum period to receive this award is 10 months and the maximum is 14 months.

If you are studying part-time, you will be expected to complete the award in 24 months. The minimum period to receive this award on a part-time basis is 20 months and the maximum is 28 months.

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89/101
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99th
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millie
29 Feb 24

the labs are pretty good and the uni is clean. the outside look of the uni is old and could do with a good scrub and it can be hard to find the right..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
29 Feb 24

The lectures we get to attend are amazing and kept interesting by the different lecturers. It would be nice to spend some more time on campus to make the dual learning system a..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for all our research degrees is an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) at undergraduate level in an appropriate discipline and/or a Master’s degree. In some cases, appropriate professional or experiential learning may be considered in combination with a lower classification of Honours degree.

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£4,829 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (additional 2 months) £150.

£4,829 per year

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Students from Other UK

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Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (additional 2 months) £150.

£15,750 per year

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Students from EU

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Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (for the additional two months) £150.

£15,750 per year

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Students from International

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Continuation Fee for Masters by Research (for the additional two months) £150.

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millie
29 Feb 24
Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
the labs are pretty good and the uni is clean. the outside look of the uni is old and could do with a good scrub and it can be hard to find the right...
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SR
Student Reviewer
29 Feb 24
Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons)
The lectures we get to attend are amazing and kept interesting by the different lecturers. It would be nice to spend some more time on campus to make the dual learning system a...
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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