Course summary

Overview This Forensic Science degree introduces you to the world of forensic science and crime scene investigation, providing the scientific foundation needed to support criminal investigations with objective and factual evidence. Key topics include genetics, cell biology, human anatomy, an introduction to the legal system, bone identification, and the analysis of physical evidence such as fingerprints, fibres and bloodstains. Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to put your knowledge to the test in real-world practical sessions. You’ll work in our on-campus crime scene house, investigating mock incidents like burglaries, assaults, and even murders. Full-scale simulated investigations are a key part of the course, including scenarios where you'll excavate bodies, extract DNA, take part in virtual autopsies using our advanced digital anatomy simulations, and present expert witness testimonies in our mock courtroom. You'll learn from industry experts who can draw on their own experiences and hear from guest speakers, such as crime scene investigators and digital crime experts, who demonstrate how class materials are applied in actual investigations. By working through real case studies and forensic scenarios, you'll gain a genuine understanding of the pivotal role forensic scientists play in criminal investigations. When you join us, you’ll meet your friendly personal academic tutor who will typically remain with you throughout your degree. They’ll get to know your strengths and where you can develop, offering personalised support and feedback through the course. Learn more about the course at our Open Days Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester. Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

• First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

• Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.