The MSc Forensic Genetics and Human Identification is a comprehensive course on Human Identification and Mass Fatality Incident Analysis incorporating the full methodological repertoire of Forensic Genetics and DNA analysis, Physical Anthropology, Crime Scene Investigation and Human Identification based on biometric assessment of a variety of physical characteristics. <br><br>Intensive Course Program<br><br>We deliver our masters programmes in two semesters of taught subject materials, followed by a full-time intensive research project over the summer.<br><br>Throughout the taught section of the program, current and advanced topics in Human Identification are taught by forensic scientists and practitioners in comprehensive lecture series. Lecture topics are discussed in seminars and reinforced in practical teaching sessions.<br><br>During our methods units, students learn advanced research techniques and topic related professional skills.<br>Subsequently, students carry out their independent research project (in one of the featured subjects) in collaboration with a member of the Forensic Science department, based upon a comprehensive literature review and project design.<br><br>The ten week full-time research project is accompanied by training in scientific writing, project design and oral presentation skills.