Forensic and Analytical Science with Industrial Experience MSci
University of Huddersfield
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Ever watched a crime documentary and found yourself glued to the screen during crime scene investigations? Or perhaps you zone in on the lab investigations, including spot tests for blood stains, and the methods used for determining alcohol and drugs in the blood? A four-year undergraduate Master’s course with a placement year in research, our Forensic and Analytical Science MSci degree gives you an opportunity to potentially explore these areas of this fascinating subject, while putting theory ...Read more

Ever watched a crime documentary and found yourself glued to the screen during crime scene investigations? Or perhaps you zone in on the lab investigations, including spot tests for blood stains, and the methods used for determining alcohol and drugs in the blood? A four-year undergraduate Master’s course with a placement year in research, our Forensic and Analytical Science MSci degree gives you an opportunity to potentially explore these areas of this fascinating subject, while putting theory to the test in the real world. In our specialised labs and crime-scene facilities on our Forensic and Analytical Science MSci degree, you’ll get to grips with tools and processes used in real-life investigations, with simulated scenarios providing on-the-spot challenges to help test your know-how.


Why Study Forensic and Analytical Science with Industrial Experience MSci at the University of Huddersfield?

The course will see you get to grips with the tools and processes used in real-life, forensic investigations, via our specialised labs and crime-scene facilities. Simulated scenarios will also challenge you to apply your know-how on the spot and. Where this course differs from our BSc(Hons) is that, during the third year of the MSci, you’ll experience a (compulsory) placement year in an academic research setting, working with one of our Forensic and Analytical Science academics. Research topics range from looking at toolmark impressions to the identification of lubricants used in firearms. The variety of roles in forensic science is vast, too – from forensic toxicologists and DNA analysts, to forensic entomologists, toolmark and impressions, firearms and clothing damage analysts.


Professional Bodies

This course was last accredited in autumn 2018 by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and for six years thereafter.


Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

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55/101
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24th
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65th
Chemistry
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100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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88%
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Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£21,000
Forensic and Archaeological Sciences
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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10%
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95%
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Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
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£21,000
What students say
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Milliei
14 Nov 23

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A level

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BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

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Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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including a grade B in Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in Chemistry at A Level.

with 21 credits in Chemistry.

120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.

in Applied Science or Forensic and Criminal Investigation.

in Science.

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Chemistry

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Chemistry
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Biology
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Mathematics
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Physics
17%
Psychology
16%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£17,600 per year

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£17,600 per year

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£17600 Per year

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University of Huddersfield
University of Huddersfield , Huddersfield

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Queensgate Huddersfield Kirklees HD1 3DH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Huddersfield  0.2 miles away

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