Forensic Science Degrees

With your two-year, online Master of Science in Cybercrime and Digital Investigation from Michigan State University, you'll be able to launch or advance a career investigating or responding to cybercrime in law enforcement, government, and private industry. Our fully online program's unique perspective is focused on the human aspects of cybercrime, including the offenders, victims, and threat response community. An IT background is not required to succeed in this program.

Cyber threats are becoming increasingly common in a highly digitised world. Technical expertise on computer devices and data is now an essential step in many investigative activities. As a result, experts in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics are in demand all over the world to defend institutions and companies of all sizes against cyber-attacks and to support criminal investigation activities.

The Bachelor's in Digital Forensics and Incident Response trains you to be a digital detective. The programme combines DFIR to investigate the 'who, what, where, and when' in complex digital environments, preparing you for careers in digital forensics and incident response with organisations, cybersecurity firms, and law enforcement.

Forensic science is a fascinating field where law enforcement meets scientific investigation. Your training will introduce you to crime scene management, criminal law, and constitutional law. You will learn how to identify, document, collect, preserve, and analyze physical evidence.

Take the next step on your journey with the Forensic Science MSc course from Kingston University accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, with a choice of two pathways available: Analysis or Toxicology. You'll also present expert witness testimony in a mock courtroom trial in Kingston Crown Court, in collaboration with law students.

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science is a general forensic science degree that covers various fields within forensic science including field and laboratory applications. Topics include areas such as crime scene investigation, forensic DNA, forensic chemistry, trace evidence, firearms examination, questioned documents, fingerprints, arson, and drug analysis.

Is crime-solving your calling? With our BS in Forensic Science, you’ll learn from professionals in criminalistics, forensic chemistry, and forensic biology in our fully equipped facilities, including a new state-of-the-art DNA sequencing lab and specialized laboratories with virtual crime scene reconstruction and forensic microscopy.

The Masters of Science in Forensic Science is a 36 credit hour program of study designed to offer students both a global perspective and an opportunity for in-depth study at the graduate level in forensic science. The degree provides students with a fundamental understanding of the concepts and principles involved in the application of scientific techniques to forensic investigations and to the criminal justice system. Recent advances in basic scientific research have had a rapid and dramatic impact on these fields and it is only through an understanding of these critical scientific concepts that those in the legal system may be effective in criminal investigations and judicial proceedings. A graduate M.S. degree in Forensic Science offers a strong complement for people interested in a focus on criminal justice as related to major areas of study such as anthropology, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, psychology, engineering, journalism, education, medicine, and law.

Earn your forensic science degree from one of the longest-running forensic science programs in the United States. EKU boasts a well-established program with an excellent national reputation as one of 18 undergraduate programs accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

Is crime-solving your calling? Our MS in Forensic Science prepares you for a career in one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. The program’s science-based curriculum provides the education and professional experience you’ll need to play a pivotal role in today’s criminal justice system and for a successful future in forensic science.

The FEPAC-accredited Master of Forensic Science degree provides an understanding of the integration of forensic disciplines with the investigation of criminal activity, along with an overview of the analytic methods, procedures, equipment and data used by forensic specialists.  

This one-year MSc offers a clear route into crime scene management, forensic science and broader science-based roles. It also supports progression to further study, such as PhDs, or teaching and science communication careers.

The MSc in Crime and Forensic Science is designed to give students a solid understanding of the scientific methods used to investigate crime. The program covers topics like crime scene investigation, forensic biology, and fingerprint analysis, helpin…

How is scientific evidence gathered from a crime scene? How is it analysed and used in an investigation? How is it interpreted and presented in court? This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences. These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics.

Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Interested in how chemistry is applied across a range of forensic science disciplines? Enter the fascinating world of BSc Chemistry with Forensic Science at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to in aid tackling the challenges of the 21st century - from drug design and analysis to understanding the science that underpins and supports crime scene investigation.

Egas Moniz Higher Institute of Health Science's (IUEM) Undergraduate Degree in Forensic and Criminal Science, offers an innovative and pioneering program in Portugal. The degree arose in response to the need to train forensic scientists with encompassing and interdisciplinary skills in the different natural sciences areas, with a strong lab component, capable of effectively analyzing a crime scene.

Make your next career move in forensic behavioral health, criminal justice, law and more with an online Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioral Health from Concordia University, St. Paul. Through 15 credit hours of coursework, you'll learn how to improve the lives of individuals involved in the criminal justice and legal systems. Complete the online certificate in one year and graduate with proven intervention strategies that will set you apart as a leader in the field.

This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.