Students Forensic Science
In this master, you often collaborate with your fellow students. You are often thrown in at the deep end and have to figure things out together. Luckily, the teachers are also very approachable and helpful. The work attitude in the master is very much in line with the motto: ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’
"Now that I have finished my first year, I can say I especially appreciated the many guest lectures, excursions and symposia we have had. The courses provided a broad overview of forensic expertise areas and insight into possible career paths after the master’s programme."
"I was drawn to this master, because I was looking for a field with a more relevant societal impact than just physics. Also, I thought the courses of the first year were really interesting and diverse."
"During my bachelor’s, I already gained a lot of knowledge about forensic applications within the field of chemistry. However, I wanted to broaden my understanding of statistics and critical thinking within forensic science, while also deepening my expertise in analytical chemistry. "
"I’ve always wanted to pursue something more socially driven, something where I could use science to make a societal impact. That’s what led me to forensic science. I started the Master's programme Forensic Science in 2024, coming from a somewhat unconventional academic path. I have a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences with a focus on Molecular Biology and Environmental Sciences, and I also completed a Master’s in Analytical Plant Chemistry."
"The main reasons why I wanted to study this particular Master's were that I was looking for a field where various disciplines come together, my knowledge has a direct impact and which allowed me to give back to society. ”
"Because this is an interdisciplinary master, I expected that I would be good at computer-related courses and that I would be struggle with courses focused at chemistry and biology. It turns out that as long as you follow the lectures and do the homework, it is not that hard to understand the concepts."
What is it like to be a Forensic Science student at the University of Amsterdam? Anna Knes, first-year Master's student, will tell you all about this in her vlog. Follow her to class, study meetings and the gym and see her eat a delicious 'oliebol' (Dutch food).
"I studied chemistry before I started the master Forensic Science in 2022. I have always liked analytical applications of chemistry and I also was interested in crime and everything related to this. I always thought that Forensic Science could be a great help in combining those two interests."