Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
More details: You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System. We have three start dates per academic year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87 — TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Forensic Science
Overview
Forensic science is the application of science within the forum of the court, however there has been a growing concern that the science underpinning some of the forensic evidence lacks a robust foundation.
About the programme
- The work undertaken by the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee aims to highlight and address the scientific deficiencies where they exist, and to develop new knowledge and innovative solutions to the challenges forensic science and the Criminal Justice system is facing into the future.
- We have brought together an interdisciplinary team of scientists and non-scientists to develop innovative ways of looking at the challenges facing forensic evidence as it is currently used within our courts.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Current research areas include:
- Transfer and persistence of evidence
- The future of DNA analysis
- Education and training in forensic science
- Enhancing the detection of illicit drugs, explosives and bodily fluids
- Capturing, communicating and collaborating with Virtual Reality in forensic science
- Generating information about the background abundance of materials
Check out the full curriculum Visit programme website
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87 — TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.
- Email the supervisor you would like to work with
- Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
- Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
Make sure you meet all requirements Visit programme website
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 46,704 AUD / year (≈ 24,720 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,487–2,823 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.