Overview

This Forensic and Investigative Sciences programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University focuses on the development and application of forensic methods used to investigate, analyse, and interpret evidence within criminal and legal contexts. Research is conducted in collaboration with investigative organisations, including police forces, fire and rescue services, universities, and forensic service providers, supporting work that improves forensic practice and its application in court.

Key Facts

Candidates join the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Research Group and undertake original research across a range of specialist areas, including crime scene examination, forensic analysis, genetics, forensic medicine, evidence recovery, pathology, archaeology, and chemical and biological analytical methods. Supported by advanced laboratory facilities and multidisciplinary expertise, researchers contribute to the development of innovative approaches to forensic investigation and evidence evaluation.

Programme Structure

Research

Crime scene examination
Crime scene investigation
Evidence processing and recovery
Evidential scene analysis and interpretation
Forensic analysis
Forensic genetics
Chemical forensic analysis
Biological forensic analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Accounting Forensic Science View 14 other PhDs in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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88

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will need a Master's degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related subject area.
Candidates are normally considered for a PhD through progression from an MPhil in the first instance. Those wishing to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route may discuss this at interview if shortlisted. Academic justification for a request for direct PhD entry will also be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.