MSci Forensic Science
About this course
MSci in Forensic Science, an undergraduate degree centred on the application of scientific techniques to crime scene investigation and legal proceedings. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete independent research projects in the third and fourth years. The first year covers fundamentals of chemistry, organic chemistry, introduction to forensic science, introduction to ballistics, core inorganic and physical chemistry for forensic science, and practical skills in forensic science 1. The second year progresses to analytical chemistry 1: methods and validation, biochemistry: biomolecules and enzymes, fundamental forensic techniques & archaeology, digital forensics, forensic ballistics and trauma analysis, and practical skills in forensic science 2. The third year builds on this with analytical chemistry 2: advanced methods, chemistry for the analysis of trace evidence, fires and explosions, dna analysis & interpretation, forensic science research project, and contemporary forensic practice and the expert witness. The final fourth year consists of substances of abuse, forensic taphonomy, modern approaches to incident management, advanced practical skills in forensic science, and advanced forensic science research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB in 3 subjects including Chemistry or Biology at B IB: 120 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 including HL Chemistry or Biology 5.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 23%
- South East: 47%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry 1: Structure and Reactivity
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Introduction to Ballistics
- Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry for Forensic Science
- Practical Skills in Forensic Science 1
- Analytical Chemistry 1: Methods and Validation
- Biochemistry: Biomolecules and Enzymes
- Fundamental Forensic Techniques & Archaeology
- Digital Forensics
- Forensic Ballistics and Trauma Analysis
- Practical Skills in Forensic Science 2
- Analytical Chemistry 2: Advanced Methods
- Chemistry for the Analysis of Trace Evidence
- Fires and Explosions
- DNA Analysis & Interpretation
- Forensic Science Research Project
- Contemporary Forensic Practice and the Expert Witness
- Substances of Abuse
- Forensic Taphonomy
- Modern Approaches to Incident Management
- Advanced Practical Skills in Forensic Science
- Advanced Forensic Science Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Forensic Science at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Forensic Science at University of Kent do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Forensic Science at University of Kent?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Forensic Science at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is MSci Forensic Science at University of Kent accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
How many students continue on MSci Forensic Science at University of Kent?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.