B.Sc. Forensic Science with a Foundation Year (Hons)

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

• This programme is for students who lack the qualifications needed for direct entry into Stage 1 of the BSc. It includes lectures in chemistry and mathematics, together with practical classes, and is taught entirely on the Canterbury campus.

Possible modules may include:

• Graphs, Geometry and Trigonometry
• Algebra and Arithmetic
• Molecules and Analysis
• Chemical Reactivity
• Properties of Matter

Possible modules may include:

• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Skills for Forensic Scientists
• Introduction to Ballistics
• Chemical Skills For Forensic Scientists
• Molecules Matter & Energy
• Fundamental Chemistry for Physical Scientists and Bioscientists
• Introduction to Biochemistry and Drug Chemistry