F4FY Forensic Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Skills and experience gained The course is in three stages - at stage one you will study the core areas of bioscience relevant to forensic science. These include cellular chemistry, biochemistry and genetics, human anatomy and physiology, and the psychology of the criminal mind. At stage two, you will study applied forensics in more detail. This includes a greater emphasis on laboratory analysis, such as forensic skills in psychology and criminal justice. We also call on forensics experts from local police forces to deliver specialist lectures. In addition, topics such as cellular pathology, medical physiology and haematology put forensic science in a broader context as it relates to human biology. At stage three, you will study advanced forensic analysis, including recent advances in DNA analysis, toxicology, psychology, and forensic science case studies. After the course Career: The Forensic Science Service,the biggest employer of forensic scientists in the UK, scene of crime officer (SOCO), analytical and investigative science, including working in medical, biological and chemical research institutes and commercial laboratories, research and development in industry, government laboratories or the health service, teaching science, scientific publishing, and medical sales. Further study: MRes masters degree by research, MSc a taught masters degree in a related are e.g. Forensic Psychology, Forensic Archaeology or Biotechnology, PhD research into biological science.