Forensic Science BSc (Hons) including foundation year
48 monthsProgramme duration
65,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2023Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences.
These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics. You’ll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross-examination in a Crown Court setting. Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), gunshot residue detection, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence.
In addition, this course also provides additional industry recognised certificates in BPA, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling at no extra cost.
Example modules – Crime Scene Evidence and Law – Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis – Forensic Archaeology
Graduates work in a range of environments, including forensic laboratories, policing, analytical chemistry laboratories, hospitals and private consultancies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Law and Legal Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences.
These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics. You’ll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross-examination in a Crown Court setting. Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), gunshot residue detection, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence.
In addition, this course also provides additional industry recognised certificates in BPA, forensic toxicology and DNA profiling at no extra cost.
Example modules – Crime Scene Evidence and Law – Forensic Chemistry and Trace Analysis – Forensic Archaeology
Graduates work in a range of environments, including forensic laboratories, policing, analytical chemistry laboratories, hospitals and private consultancies.
Admission Requirements
BTEC Extended Diploma in appropriate Science subject with grades DMM.
Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
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