Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc
University of Huddersfield
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
This course provides postgraduate education in Forensic Science with a further specialisation in DNA/Body fluids; which is the main discipline of Forensic Biology. Forensic Science involves the use of scientific techniques and principles to address questions of interest to a court of law. This course aims to provide you with an overview of forensic science in general, following the crime scene to court model. This includes a series of crime scene exercises in our crime scene facilities, covering strategies for crime scene examination and an exploration of techniques associated with crime scene examination.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc at University of Huddersfield
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Caring personal services |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
- A minimum of a lower second class honours degree in any science related subject or equivalent is required.
Costs
Tuition Fees Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc
England UK | £7900 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £7900 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7900 | year 1 |
Wales | £7900 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7900 | year 1 |
Ireland | £7900 | year 1 |
EU | £18700 | year 1 |
International | £18700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Forensic Science (Forensic Biology) MSc | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £7900 | £18700 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Investigation MSc | Staffordshire University | 92% | 3% | 14% | £9250 | £16750 | 127 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic and Analytical Science MSc | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 136 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science MSc | Staffordshire University | 89% | 3% | 14% | £9250 | £16750 | 127 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic and Analytical Science with Industrial Experience MSc | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 135 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science MSc | Nottingham Trent University | 91% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 167 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science MSci (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 91% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 140 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science (MSci 4 years) Msci (Hons) | University of Kent | 91% | 10% | 0% | - | - | 132 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science with Integrated Masters Msci (Hons) | University of Keele | 83% | 5% | 10% | - | - | 108 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science with Integrated Masters with Foundation Year MSc | University of Keele | 76% | 5% | 4% | - | - | 132 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |