Course summary

Overview At Worcester you can study forensic science alongside the biological aspects that underpin it, deepening your understanding and enhancing your employment prospects. With the forensic content you can learn 'what' to do, but with the addition of biology you will also learn 'how' and 'why', thus gaining a more rounded body of knowledge highly valued by employers. All of the modules are interactive and give you all important experience of applying theory in real world practical sessions. Students are taught and supported in comparatively small groups by experts in their field. Key features

• Our Forensic and Applied Biology BSc course is ranked 18th out of all Forensic Science courses across the country

• Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. The first undergraduate degree in the country to be accredited with them for the Forensic Archaeology Component Standard

• Excellent facilities including research labs, crime scene simulation house, geophysical equipment for detecting concealed burials and crime scene investigation kits

• Strong industry links with West Mercia and Warwickshire police, and the Severn Area Rescue Association

• Highly experienced staff with over 100 years combined experience in the field, giving you access to realistic scenes and real cases

• Graduates successfully compete for both biological and forensic careers