17 PhD programmes in Forensic Science

Join the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide expertise in two different branches of applied psychology and embark on a transformative journey to eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The Forensic Clinical Psychology programme is offered by University of Birmingham.

 This Anatomy and Human Identification programme is offered at the University of Dundee. CAHID is an award winning teaching and research centre whose staff are both REF returned and responsible for REF impact case studies.

Begin your career by embarking on the Forensic Psychology Practice degree delivered by the University of Birmingham, the first of its kind in the UK. Broaden your understanding and gain skills and practical experience whilst diving into significant research projects of real world relevance.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Forensic Science programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

The Forensic Science at the University of Dundee is designed to disrupt positively the forensic science ecosystem. The aims are broad and wide, striving to restore, revise and recharge the validity and credibility of the science in our court rooms.

This Forensic Science course from the University of West London offers the chance to conduct novel research under the supervision of a team of leading experts in the field based at the University of West London (UWL). 

This Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) programme from University of Birmingham allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development.

The Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science programme offered by King's College London investigates brain development, social behaviour, and the factors associated with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions across the lifespan.

The Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) program offered by Swinburne University of Technology trains highly qualified researchers and clinicians who can work in clinical and forensic psychology domains.

Join one of the world's most prominent and highly-ranked teaching and research centres for forensic speech science. The Forensic Speech and Audio programme is offered at University of York.

The Forensic and Investigative Sciences programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores forensic analysis, crime scene investigation, evidence interpretation, and analytical science, enabling researchers to contribute to the advancement of forensic techniques and scientific understanding.

The Forensic Science doctorate at West Virginia University is a research degree that culminates in a dissertation in an area that is jointly determined between a student and their faculty advisor.

Abertay University’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. The university offers this PhD in Fingerprints and Forensic Mark Visualisation.

Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Forensic Psychology, Crime Scene Evidence and Policing is offered at Abertay University.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Forensic Science (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Research students in the Forensic Science programme at University of Lincoln have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team in the School of Chemistry, and can benefit from strong links with industry practitioners.

The Forensic Sciences degree program at Oklahoma State University will focus on the need of our students to pursue advanced courses beyond the master’s-level and provide an opportunity for students to possess a credential that is respected within both their professional discipline, as well as the legal community.