Fire Scene Investigation

University of Central Lancashire
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year CriminologyForensic science

About this course

We have collaborated with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) to create an exciting programme of study in Fire Scene Investigation which will see you investigate the cause and origin of fires, using multi-disciplinary science and research methodology.

  • For your dissertation you’ll get to study an area of fire science that interests you, taking responsibility for designing, conducting, analysing and interpreting the results of a substantial investigation that’ll also be contributing to the discipline.

  • You’ll gain valuable work experience with an opportunity to undertake a professional placement as part of your MSc, or choose an industry-based project.

    Why study with us

  • Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI).

  • Benefit from our new £35m Engineering Innovation Centre, including purpose-built fire laboratories, supported by state-of-the-art computational fluid dynamics facilities, analytical and material characterisation facilities for fire chemistry and fire safety engineering.

  • You’ll have unique access to Washington Hall, the UK’s international fire, training and development centre.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Preston

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Preston

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2112 Biological scientists

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Criminology, Forensic science

    Offered by

    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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