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MSc PG Dip PG Cert Fire Scene Investigation

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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert One year full-time; two or three years part-time

Course Description

MSc Fire Scene Investigation covers fire scene investigation theory and practice. It is the scientific approach to the examination, analysis and interpretation of evidence which can be found at a fire scene.

As a Fire Scene Investigator you will determine the origin and cause of a fire through the application of practical skills and scientific knowledge from a variety of disciplines. You will also require excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure investigative conclusions are effectively communicated. This is often carried out in a high pressure environment such a criminal or civil court. 

Entry Requirements

Specific entry requirements for this course are:

  • Honours degree of the level 2.2 or above from a UK university or of the CNAA or its equivalent in an appropriate engineering or science discipline (forensic science, biology, chemistry, fire safety engineering etc.)
  • Degree or HNC or HND in an appropriate discipline, together with appropriate professional experience
  • Qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

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Fees

UK/EU: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/uk-eu-tuition-fees.php
International: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/international_tuition_fees.php

Module Details

 Year 1

  • Research Methods 
  • Fires in Buildings 
  • Accidents and Catastrophes
Year 2
  • Expert Witness in the Legal Process 
  • Practical Fire Investigation 
  • Computer Fluid Dynamics
Year 3
  • Research Project (Triple module; Can be completed in year 2)

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