The MSc in Forensic Science is the UK’s longest established forensic science degree course, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016/2017. You’ll join a global network of Strathclyde forensic science graduates in highly respected positions all over the world. In addition to preparing you for life as a forensic scientist, you’ll also graduate with a wide range of practical skills, problem solving and investigative thinking relevant to a wide range of careers.

Most forensic scientists in Scotland are employed by the Scottish Police Authority. In the rest of the UK, forensic scientists are employed by individual police forces, private forensic science providers such as LGC Forensics and Cellmark Forensic Services, or government bodies such as the Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) and the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (DSTL). Outside of the UK, forensic scientists may be employed by police forces, government bodies or private companies. Forensic scientists can specialise in specific areas such as crime scene examination, DNA analysis, drug analysis, and fire investigation. Most of the work is laboratory-based but experienced forensic scientists may have to attend crime scenes and give evidence in court.