Completing a Forensic Science PhD at University of Huddersfield can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Why choose Huddersfield?
- We were named University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2013.
- Huddersfield is the only University where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Authority.
- Our courses have been accredited by 41 professional bodies.
- 94.6% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating.
- We have world-leading applied research groups in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The normal level of attainment required for entry is:
- a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or
- an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or
- appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: £18,700 per year
Domestic: £5,257 per year
Part-time per year:
- National: £2,628
- International: £8,500
Living costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 600 - 1000 GBP per month
Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme, including:
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (deadline 16 Oct 2026)
- Chancellor’s Scholarships (deadline 16 Oct 2026)
- Merit-based scholarships (£4,000)
