Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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MSc Forensic Investigation (subject to approval)
Contact: Dr Ray Ansell
E: R.O.ansell@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3679
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sls
The course is designed for UK and international students wishing to expand their studies in
the field of Forensic Investigation. Opportunities for Science and Technology in specifically
important areas of sensor technology and physical and chemical analysis techniques have
been identified to assist in crime reduction. The MSc Forensic Investigation for Regulatory
Monitoring postgraduate programme will seek to arouse such awareness in its graduates
and ensure their ability to rise to meet these challenges.
The Master’s programme establishes forensics as the application of scientific and technical expertise to
provide evidence acceptable in a court of law. The choice of topics offered is a recognition that, increasingly,
chemical analyses are also carried out for regulatory purposes. The modules will use a variety of learning
and teaching methods including lectures, seminars, presentations (both oral and written) and laboratory
based practicals in our newly refurbished state-of-the-art microscopy and chromatography laboratory suite.
Students will also undertake a research project and dissertation in their chosen subject.
The Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences has an excellent research record and has an RAE
4 rating.
The key to employment is adaptability. Having gained rigorous scientific and engineering skills
combined with excellent communication skills, we believe our graduates have a wider range of employment
opportunities than offered by traditional forensic science programmes in the field of crime reduction.
International students have an opportunity to remain in Scotland to work for two years after
graduating.
Entry requirements into the programme are an BSc(Hons) in a relevant science based discipline or
equivalent degree programme.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: One year
Number of Places:
20
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Please contact the admissions tutor for
details
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
Combination of coursework and formal
examination
Programme Structure:
Semesters A: Practical Analytical
Techniques; Research Management,
Planning & Processes; Investigations in
Environmental & Food Chemistry;
Investigation of the Modes of Failure of
Materials in Service Or Toxicology in the
Environment
Semesters B: Microscopy & Imaging
in Forensic Investigation Or Advanced
Forensic Biology; Poisons & Substances of
Abuse; Advanced Measurement Systems Or
Human Identification by DNA Profiling;
Safety & Safety Management
Semesters C: Research Project
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test
with a score of at least 6.0 or by holding
another recognised qualification. Please refer
to pg 12 for details
Overseas Fees:
£11,000 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available and
applicants will be advised of these
arrangements upon receipt of an offer