The Forensic Science programme has a reputation as being the best of its type in the country. It will provide you with advanced knowledge of the forensic processes and analytical techniques (particularly chemistry and biology) used in crime investigation. It is run by King's Forensics staff whose research is at the cutting edge of innovation and advancement in the field.

Key benefits

• Programme fully accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
• A well-established and highly respected forensic science programme with contributions from leading forensic scientists both internal and external
• Strategic alliance with the Metropolitan Police Forensic Services Directorate and research partners with Eurofins forming the Met/ Eurofins/KCL managed forensic service provision.
• Strategic alliance with the City Police Forensic Services Directorate and currently housing their fingerprinting laboratory.
• Links with over 25 forensic laboratories and institutions worldwide provide research placement opportunities for students’ projects
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and methodology at the forefront of forensic science research and development
• Flexible study pathway with the opportunity to extend your project to a 28-week project to gain an extra 60 Credits and the MRes qualification

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, our Forensic Sciences course is the longest-running programme of its type in England, having been first established in 1985.

You will benefit from an advanced and flexible study programme devised and delivered by internationally leading researchers, and recognised forensic providers including our accredited DNA analysis and Drug Control Centre testing laboratories. We also collaborate closely with the Forensic Directorates of the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police in both teaching and research.