Forensic Science MSc

Learn how to preserve and analyse evidence You’ll gain practical experience by investigating evidence in our scene-of-crime house You'll also present expert witness testimony in a mock courtroom trial in Kingston Crown Court, in collaboration with law students. Kingston University is one of the few UK institutions with an accredited forensic casework laboratory on-site. Kingston Analytical Services Toxicology (KAST) is an ISO 17025 and FSR codes accredited laboratory specialising in the testing of toxicology samples for the criminal justice system. The development of KAST by Kingston University academics demonstrates our excellence in forensic and analytical sciences. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out a research project. This can be completed in our extensive laboratories, in industry (potential placements include forensic labs, analytical companies, contract pharmaceutical companies or hospital labs). Alternatively, it can be completed as collaborative research with other laboratories and external partners. Students can benefit from a wide range of facilities for practical work at our Penrhyn Road campus, including: our £9.8 million Eadweard Muybridge building with state-of the art laboratories new work areas and dedicated laboratories for research specialist equipment, such as: chromatography instruments a breathalyser electrophoresis equipment electron microscopes electrochemical analysis nuclear science equipment thermal analysis x-ray diffractometers spectrometers, including mass spectrometers, infrared spectrometers and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers computing laboratories and a team of IT technicians to offer assistance

English language requirements for Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) MSc Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programme page. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our Internat

International students: £20,000 per year

UK students: £11,900 per year

UK/Home: £11,900 per year

International: £20,000 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

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