Dr. Claus Børsting

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Biography

Claus Børsting started his academic career as a molecular biologist with a special focus on biotechnology. He completed his MSc and PhD studies at Odense University in Denmark, where he worked with basic molecular biology techniques involving DNA, RNA, and protein analyses, utilizing S. cerevisiae as a test organism and working extensively with E. coli. In 2001, Claus was employed as a Forensic Geneticist in the Section of Forensic Genetics at the Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Copenhagen. He was involved in reporting for paternity and immigration case work. Claus became a central figure in the research group formed within the Section of Forensic Genetics, participating in the EU-sponsored SNP ID consortium from 2002 to 2006. He was appointed as Assistant Professor in 2004 and has since contributed significantly to the field, co-authoring over 20 scientific papers and book chapters that explore the use of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in forensic genetics. In 2010, he assumed the position of Senior Advisor and in 2018 became a Senior Researcher, focusing on the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods in forensic genetics. Claus has experience with major NGS platforms including Ion Torrent (ThermoFisher) and MiSeq (Illumina).

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Researcher

2018-06-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen, Section Forensic Genetics • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research in forensic genetics with an emphasis on next-generation sequencing methods.

Senior Advisor

2010-03-01 — 2018-06-01

University of Copenhagen, Section Forensic Genetics • Copenhagen, Denmark

Supervised Bachelor, Master, and PhD students; managed research group.

Assistant Professor

2004-06-01 — 2010-03-01

University of Copenhagen, Section Forensic Genetics • Copenhagen, Denmark

Contributed to research and teaching in forensic genetics.

Forensic Geneticist

2001-01-01 — 2004-06-01

University of Copenhagen, Section Forensic Genetics • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in case work and research in forensic genetics.

Awards

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External Teaching Participation

2025-08-22

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.