Crime and Forensic Science MSc

Forensic science is a dynamic discipline that is crucial to the investigation of crime, the collection of evidence and intelligence, and in securing justice

To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site.

Course information

Module information is available via the links below (pdf). This degree is only available full-time and campus-based.

Core modules

• Law and expert evidence (SECU0023) 
• Designing and Doing Research (SECU0027)
• Quantitative Methods (SECU0028)
• Foundations of security and crime science (SECU0031)
• Understanding and interpreting forensic evidence (SECU0040)
• Security and crime science dissertation (SECU0045)

Optional modules*

Students choose three of the following optional modules:

• Case assessment and interpretation for forensic scientists (SECU0042)
• Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
• Information Security Management
• Forensic Anthropology
• Advanced Forensic Anthropology (pre-requisite: Forensic Anthropology)
• Forensic Geoscience (SECU0021)
• Frontiers in Experimental Physical Chemistry
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Practices of crime scene investigation and expert testimony (SECU0039)
• Forensic biology and DNA interpretation (SECU0055) 
• Introduction to Cybersecurity (SECU0038)
• Horizon Scanning (SECU0056)

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