MPhil/PhD Forensic Science
MPhil/PhD MPhil 18 months full-time, 30 months part-time. PhD 33 months full-time, 60 months part-time School of Life Sciences Lincoln BSc or Masters degree or equivalent professional experience
Introduction
The Forensic Science Research Group develops new methods and techniques to assist in solving crime scene and casework related problems.
The group works very closely on projects with forensic laboratories, police crime scene personnel and associated instrument/equipment suppliers, both in the UK and overseas.
Main Research Areas
Main research areas are:
- Instrumental analysis for drugs and fire and explosion investigation
- DNA fingerprinting
- Fingerprinting science
- Document authentication
- Dye and pigment analysis
- Physiology and post-mortem change
- Criminal investigation analysis
- Forensic anthropology
- Spectroscopic techniques (including Raman) and separation science
- Surface analysis
- Mechanical properties of biological materials.
Recent Projects
- Chemical analysis of fingerprints
- Analysis of smoke
- Forensic applications of surface analysis techniques
- Analysis of Arabic signatures
- Enhancement of DNA at crime scenes
- Raman spectroscopy of optical isomers
- Physiological effects of modified atmospheres
- DNA analysis in forensic and archaeological contexts
- Antimicrobial peptides in Health and disease
- Molecular typing of skin micro-organisms in forensic identification
- Attributes of probiotic organisms
- Mechanical properties of biological materials.
Admissions Contact
Dr Ron Dixon
Telephone: +44 (0)1522 886891
rdixon@lincoln.ac.uk
Fees
| 2012 Entry | UK/EU | International |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £3950 | £11464 |
| Part-time | £1975 | £5732 |
| Placement (optional) | N/A | N/A |
| Thesis pending | £574 | £999 |
| 2013 Entry | ||
| Full-time | £4,088 | £12,610 |
For further information about fees, scholarships and bursaries please see our Fees & Funding pages.
