BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Policing with Sandwich Placement

Module: 4BC001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module builds on concepts of chemistry you will have learnt at GCSE or AS level. You will gain an understanding of the chemical principles required in further studies in forensic and biomolecular science. You will either not have studied A-level Chemistry, or you will have achieved no better than an C grade at A-level Chemistry or its equivalent.

Module: 4FS008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to give an introduction to a variety of key skills required for Forensic Scientists. This includes various general undergraduate skills and forensic specific analysis. This skills are particularly developed through practical sessions.

Module: 4FS005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module gives an introduction to forensic toxicology aimed at forensic science students. The study of forensic toxicology is supported by study of drug chemistry, elementary physiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.

Module: 4FS009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge developed in Fundamentals of Forensic Science. A strong emphasis will be placed on the practical aspects of the nature, collection, packaging and interpretation of evidence as well as the wide range scientific techniques commonly used in evaluating evidence. Through case scenario workshops, a wide range of practical and other activities, you will be introduced to the critical thinking and interpretation of evidence that is necessary to make sense of crime scenes. You will also learn the processes that the UK Criminal Justice System and how forensic information can support the judicial process

Module: 4PL022

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will enable students to appreciate the purpose, benefits and challenges of police powers and procedures in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the function of police powers and the need for clear rules and regulations for police procedures when dealing with the public. There is a particular focus on stop search and the challenges inherent with this type of occurrence. The module enables students to appreciate the importance of community engagement and understand how to foster effective community relationships. Students will become familiar with the main sources of information and academic research about police powers and procedure and be able to use these materials for research purposes.

Module: 4PL021

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will enable students to appreciate the purpose, benefit and responsibilities of the police service in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the role of law enforcement agencies and the key issues surrounding policing. There is a particular focus on professionalism and policing by consent and the challenges faced by a contemporary police service. The module enables students to appreciate the importance of conducting and exercising police powers and procedures fairly and without bias. Students will become familiar with the main sources of information and academic research regarding national policing strategies and be able to use these materials for research purposes.

Module: 5FS001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module covers the techniques required to undertake scenes of fire and crime work. The practical approaches and considerations along with the context of the material will be delivered via a lecture series with simulation exercises. A feature of this module will be a visit to a fire investigation training centre in Essex. The module will be assessed by a terminal examination.

Module: 5FS006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will provide students with practical experience of handling crime scenes from the point of entry through to evidence recovery. It will include the processing of: indoor, outdoor, and vehicle scenes and cover activities ranging from documenting the scene with written and photographic methods, recovery and packing of evidence, to briefing the Senior Investigating Officer.

Module: 5PL013

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces students to the criminal investigation process. Students will be required to distinguish between different types of crime and why this is important in the investigation process. Students will be introduced to the different types of evidence and understand the importance of effective evidence management and the implications of not following policy and procedure. Complex live and cold cases will form a large part of this module, with students analysing the resources required to investigate such cases. Students will consider the challenges that victims and witnesses face during a complex investigation and the police response to these challenges.

Module: 5FS011

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to provide you with an introduction to selected biological aspects of Forensic Science. This starts with developing an appreciation of Forensic DNA Analysis, DNA as Evidence and Serology, which will include an overview of DNA analysis methodology and an introduction into population genetics and related statistics and stochastics. Methods of evidence sample collection, recording and storage shall also be investigated, as will the different approaches to blood group analysis. The Forensic Anthropology section provides an overview over methodology to determine sex, age, body height, ancestry and other identity characteristics from skeletonized human remains, followed by further anthropological topics like facial reconstruction. You will also learn about post mortem decomposition processes and how these can be analyzed to determine the Post Mortem Interval (PMI). This version of the module also contains an independent study aspect, in which you will research the literature in a Forensic Biology (or related) topic, and describe the methodology utilized in the context of the topic.

Module: 5FS013

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus ...