Forensic and Applied Biology BSc (Hons)

University of Worcester

Postgraduate

In Worcester

£ 4,200 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

What makes Forensic and Applied Biology at Worcester special? At Worcester you can study forensic science alongside the biological aspects that underpin it, deepening your understanding and enhancing your employment prospects. With the forensic content you can learn what to do, but with the addition of biology you will also learn how and why, thus gaining a more rounded body of knowledge highly valued by employers. All of the modules are interactive and give you all important experience of applying theory in real world practical sessions. Students are taught and supported in comparatively small groups by experts in their field.

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Location

Start date

Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements 96 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology and A2 another science, maths or statistics. 104 UCAS Tariff points MUST include A2 Biology. The points above are the new UCAS tariff, which will be used for courses starting from September 2017. See our new UCAS tariff page for more information.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Archaeology
  • Physiology

Course programme

Course content What will you study?

Here is an overview of current modules available on this course. Regular updates may mean that exact module titles may differ.

Year 1 Mandatory
  • Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Biological Chemistry
Optional
  • Introduction to Human Nutrition
  • Introduction to Ecology
  • Introduction to Archaeology
  • Comparative Animal Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Biology and Disease
  • Human Origins
  • Introduction to Forensic Psychology
  • Introduction to Biological Chemistry and Genetics
Year 2 Mandatory
  • Project and Career Development
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Medical Forensic Science
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology
Optional
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Agents and Allergens
  • Plant Biology
  • Death and Burial
  • Human Systems Physiology
  • Integrated Human Metabolism
  • Environmental Archaeology
  • Introduction to Forensic Psychology
  • Human Genetics
  • Work Experience
Year 3 Mandatory
  • Independent Study
  • Interpretation, Evaluation and Reporting of Evidence
  • Forensic Archaeology
  • Forensic DNA Analysis
  • Biological Indicators for Crime Reporting
  • Pharmacology
Optional
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Work Experience
  • Mammalian Reproduction
  • Parasitology
  • Extension Module
  • Research Methods & Research Project
Classes and experiences

Typical student experiences include investigating a sheep brain in the lab, skeletal detection and recovery field studies and work with local police forces.

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