PostgraduatePart-time

MSc Forensic Toxicology

University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Forensic Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall

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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

Degree2nd class · Subjects: chemistry or a closely related discipline · or above
International qualificationsIf 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

IELTS6.0 overall

IELTS 6.0

Fees

International students: £18,800 per year

Start dates

September 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early

Campus

  • Brayford Pool, United Kingdom

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Academic

UK Bachelor's Degree Classification | Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Classification (USA) Upper Second Class Hons (2:1) | 3.2/4.0 GPA Lower Second Class Hons (2:2) | 2.7/4.0 GPA

English language

Accepted from USA: As a guide, the majority of our programmes require an IELTS score of 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0. As an alternative to IELTS, we also accept the High School Graduation Diploma at grade C for programmes requiring an IELTS of 6.0. | Standard: Equivalent test scores: IELTS 6.0: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=79 overall Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20; PTE Academic *=65 with no score below 59; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall score 65 with no component below 60 | IELTS 6.5: TOEFL IBT/ TOEFL IBT at Home *=90 overall Reading: 21 Listening: 20 Speaking: 22 Writing: 24; PTE Academic *=70 with no score below 65; LanguageCert Academic (SELT & Online) *=Overall core 70 with no component below 65

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Scholarships at University of Lincoln

4 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • International Alumni Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
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TuitionGBP 18,800
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,186

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