Forensic & Investigative Sciences - MPhil, PhD

Program Overview

This PhD program focuses on analysis-based research in forensics, including crime scene, evidence, forensics analysis, and genetics. Advanced equipment and opportunities for conference presentations and cross-discipline research enhance research capabilities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Pursue your research studies with a pioneering group in analysis-based research and make a valuable contribution to scientific understanding and techniques in the forensics field.

Teaching:

Our supervisory staff are recognised experts in their field. Their research expertise includes:

• Dr Leesa Ferguson - Chemical analysis of finger marks
• Dr Lata Gautam - Drugs analysis and forensic toxicology
• Dr Kyprianos Georgiou - Chemical enhancement of latent finger marks using wet powder suspensions

Other:

• Completion times:
• MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.
• PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.
• PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years.
• Research areas:
• Crime Scene and Evidence
• Forensic Analysis
• Genetics
• Pedagogy
• Up-to-date analytical equipment includes:
• Advanced optical and electron microscopes
• IR, Raman and X-ray spectrometers
• GC-MS, GC, ion chromatography, HPLC, AAS, ICP-OES and XRD
• Stable isotope facility
• Encouragement of cross-discipline interaction with other research groups in the university

UK students, 2024/25 (per year): £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year): £2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year): £15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year): £7,950