- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Forensic Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Forensic toxicologists use modern analytical procedures to isolate, identify, and quantify drugs, endogenous compounds, and poisonous substances in biological samples. This programme is designed to provide extensive training in the theory and practice of forensic toxicology and is taught by research-active academics and practitioners with specialist expertise. The content of the course is aligned to guidance from the United Kingdom and Ireland Association of Forensic Toxicologists on best practice in professional training and development in the field. Teaching aims to put the theory of forensic toxicology into the context of different case types, including criminal, workplace drug testing, sports doping, family law, and death investigation. Students have the opportunity to learn about the processes involved in providing high-quality forensic toxicology evidence, starting from the chain of custody through to the case strategy, handling and extraction of biological samples, and advanced instrumental analysis, to interpretation, reporting, and presentation of evidence. The specialist skills and technical knowledge that students can acquire may be transferable to roles in laboratory research, clinical drug monitoring, clinical chemistry, law enforcement, border security, and investigatory agencies in the private sector.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2nd class · Subjects: chemistry or a closely related discipline · or above |
|---|---|
| International qualifications | If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For informat… |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall |
|---|
IELTS 6.0
Fees
International students: £18,800 per year
International: £18,800 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early
Campus
- Brayford Pool, United Kingdom
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