Course summary

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and closely aligned to professional standards, this forensic science degree is ideal for those who want to study a blend of science, law and investigation. Our course is unique in its coverage of the criminal and commercial applications of forensic science, opening up a wider range of employment opportunities and giving you the knowledge and skills needed to become a forensic scientist. Course Overview On this forensic science degree you will study a unique approach to forensic science, encompassing not only the criminal aspects of the profession, but also the wider remit of science and justice in both the public and private sectors. Designed by industry professionals, our forensic science course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge highly valued amongst employers, including the ability to confidently investigate crimes, conduct independent laboratory analysis, process and analyse evidence and prepare statements for court proceedings. This learning will help prepare you to become a forensic scientist following graduation. You won't just learn the theory throughout our forensic science degree. You'll be doing forensic science in hands-on sessions, including investigating complex crime scenes at our mock crime flat, through working alongside serving professionals at our award-winning major incident event, and applying practical laboratory skills to solving both criminal and commercial investigations in our state-of-the-art laboratories. On this course you will...

• Study on a forensic science degree ranked in the top 10 nationally for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021).

• Be supported to engage in real-world research and may end up presenting at national conferences.

• Benefit from our approach to inter-professional and problem-based learning which is recognised for teaching excellence (Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence 2017 Finalist).

• Discover how we take an interest in everyone as an individual and students consistently tell us how much they appreciate their individual time with dedicated tutors.

• Study forensic science on a course covering a blend of science, law and investigation, which is unique in its coverage of the criminal and commercial applications of forensic science.

• Crime Scene Investigation

• Chemistry for Forensic Scientists

• Biology For Forensic Scientists

• Forensic Evidence

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Laboratory Skills for Forensic Scientists

• Forensic Chemistry

• Forensic Genetics

• Science and Justice

• Forensic Taphonomy

• Commercial Applications of Forensic Science

• Exploring Research

• Dissertation

• Miscarriages of Justice

• Death Investigation

• Criminal and Commercial Investigation

• Toxicology

• Advanced Genetics