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Our one-year taught Master’s course in Forensic Science develops an integrated and critical understanding of forensic science and prepares you for a professional role in a range of related areas. Our students go on to important and exciting careers within the criminal or civil judicial system, the police or forensic practice, as well as broader scientific areas and further research.

Reasons to study Forensic Science at Kent:

• Forensic Science at Kent is ranked 1st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2024.
• Our Forensic Science MSc is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
• Choose from a large range of exciting and interesting optional modules to enable further specialisation in your chosen areas of expertise, including DNA analysis and interpretation, fires and explosions, and forensic taphonomy.
• Build on your knowledge and understanding of advanced laboratory analytical methods, essential to forensic investigation.
• Our state-of-the-art facilities allow you to gain hands-on practical experience of advanced laboratory analytical techniques and incident management, including in our optional modules in crime scene investigation and forensic taphonomy.
• Develop the command, control and management skills that will enable you to present expert evidential incident reports to the highest standard.
• Expert training in a range of research skills modules to prepare you for independent research, including a summer-long practical research project.
• Small-class teaching with academic staff who have extensive experience in their fields.
• A highly supportive community of forensic science and chemistry postgraduate students and staff.