ºüÀêÊÓƵ

Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • Hong Kong
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Undergraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from Hong Kong living in Hong Kong interested in Undergraduate courses

MSci (Hons) - Forensic Science

De Montfort University

Add to favourites
De Montfort University

Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

Forensic Science brings science to the heart of justice, using cutting-edge techniques to recover, analyse, and present evidence. If you enjoy solving scientific problems, working with advanced technology, and gaining real-world skills, this course could be your perfect fit.

Choose between our three-year BSc or four-year integrated MSci pathway to tailor your learning to your career aspirations.

In year one, you will build a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, and forensic techniques. Learn crime scene analysis, forensic photography, and essential skills in our Essentials of Forensic Investigations module.

In year two, you'll explore forensic applications with topics such as drugs, trace evidence, and the legal system through modules like Bodies, Tissues, and Fluids and Issues in Criminal Justice.

In year three, you'll dive deeper into real-world forensic science with DNA Profiling, Fire and Toxicology, and Forensic Case Studies. Conduct independent research to enhance your expertise.

In year four (MSci only), you'll specialise in Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, or Criminalistics, with masters-level projects and advanced modules tailored to your career ambitions.

Key features

  • Top 10 for Forensic Science: Our BSc (Hons) Forensic Science course is ranked 7th best in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2025.
  • Industry-informed teaching: Designed in collaboration with Leicestershire Police, our courses meet professional standards and reflect current industry needs.
  • Professionally accredited: The BSc is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
  • Authentic facilities: Practice in our crime scene house, courtrooms, and state-of-the-art laboratories.
  • Global experience: Gain unique insights with DMU Global, from uncovering evidence of human rights abuses in Guatemala to attending the New York Supreme Court.
  • Boost your employability: Learn from industry leaders like Churchill Fellow Leisa Nichols-Drew, specialising in forensic investigations of knife crime.
  • Broaden your horizons: Graduates thrive in top roles at the Home Office, GCHQ, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and beyond.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 16,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

De Montfort University

De Montfort University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 9BH, England

VIEW PROFILE
Block teaching offers a simple timetable and a better study-life balance. 90% of surveyed students said they enjoy focusing on one module at a time.
Students voted DMU in the top 30 best universities, and 8th in the UK for postgraduate opportunities (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024).
Located in a diverse city of Leicester, students can easily explore the UK, with London, Birmingham, and Nottingham all an hour or less away by train.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Forensic Science

    24th out of 36 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    118 57%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    6th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    17th

    1

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!