BSc (Hons) Forensic Science - Full-time

Bachelor's degree

In Lincoln

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Lincoln

  • Duration

    3 Years

Forensic scientists provide impartial evidence in criminal investigations through their scientific expertise. They work in laboratories, at crime scenes, and in courtrooms, utilising their highly developed biology and chemistry skills. Their highly detailed work encompasses elements of chemistry and biology applied in areas such as toxicology, DNA analysis, and trace evidence.

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Lincoln (Lincolnshire)
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About this course

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge required by forensic scientists in order to apply scientific expertise in criminal investigations. The degree aims to develop skills and knowledge in a range of forensic science tasks, including crime scene investigation, physical evidence collection, sample analysis, and defence of testimony. This academically challenging course combines a broad spectrum of subjects, including advanced chemical and biological analysis, forensic toxicology, and crime scene management.

This course is designed to enable students to develop the advanced practical and analytical skills beneficial to a range of careers. Graduates may go on to roles in law enforcement organisations including police forces, HMRC, environmental health, private sector investigatory agencies, and in laboratories in the forensic, pharmaceutical, and food sectors. Opportunities also exist in teaching and research. Previous students have started careers as DNA analysts, crime scene investigators, analytical chemists, and reporting forensic practitioners.

United Kingdom
GCE Advanced Levels: BBC, including grade C from A Level Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science

Non UK Qualifications:
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page.

This programme has full accreditation from the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, meaning students are eligible for associate membership.

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Subjects

  • Toxicology
  • Biology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Physiology
  • Full Time
  • Development
  • Research Project
  • Professional
  • Human identification
  • Biological Specialisms

Course programme

First Year
  • Analytical Chemistry 1: Molecular Techniques (Core)
  • Crime Scene Investigation (Core)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology (Core)
  • Introduction to Life Sciences (Core)
  • Professional Practice 1.1: Crime Scene to Court (Core)
  • Professional Practice 1.2: Forensic Laboratory Analysis (Core)
Second Year
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation (Core)
  • Analytical Chemistry 2.1: Separation Techniques (Core)
  • Analytical Chemistry 2.2: Structural Techniques (Core)
  • Human Identification (Core)
  • Molecular Biology (Core)
  • Professional Practice 2.1: Scientific Experimental Design (Core)
  • Professional Practice 2.2: Quality Assurance and Regulation (Core)
  • Trace Evidence (Core)
Third Year
  • Drugs of Abuse and Forensic Toxicology (Core)
  • Fire, Explosives and Nuclear Forensics (Core)
  • Forensic Application of Biological Specialisms (Core)
  • Overseas Field Course (Forensic) (Option)
  • Professional Practice 3: Presentation of Evidence (Core)
  • Public Understanding of Forensic Science (Option)
  • Research Project (Core)

Additional information

International
£15,900 per level

Part-time
£77.00 per credit point

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science - Full-time

Price on request