Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course Interested in working crime scenes? Technical advances have made the role of the forensic scientist increasingly important in crime investigation, but also in other areas including archaeology. This course offers a unique mix of science and psychology, involving practical laboratory work and experience in crime scene processing using our Crime Scene Room, as well as lectures. An introduction to sciences and psychology is followed by more detailed applied forensics, including the role of the forensic scientist at the crime scene and preparation of evidence for court. The underpinning science behind forensics will also be taught including pathology, physiology and haematology and how they relate to forensic biology. You will also study recent advances in DNA analysis, toxicology, psychology, as well as fire and explosive...

Facilities

Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include two A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff Score.

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Subjects

  • Genetics
  • Pathology
  • Toxicology
  • Fire
  • Psychology
  • Biology
  • Physiology

Course programme

  • Learn from highly experienced staff including international experts in the psychology of criminal behaviour and forensics experts from police forces
  • Study in well-equipped laboratories, with key laboratory skills incorporated into most of the taught units, and especially your final year research project
  • Develop knowledge of cellular chemistry, biochemistry and genetics, human anatomy and physiology, and the psychology of the criminal mind
  • Gain practical skills in our Crime Scene Room
  • Benefit from teaching rating as excellent by the QAA and in a department that has run biological science courses for over years
Year 1
  • Essential Skills in Forensic Science
  • Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Chemistry and Molecular Genetics
Year 2
  • Forensic Biology
  • Physiology, Haematology and Transfusion Science
  • Skills and Crimes against Property
  • Psychology and Criminal Justice
Year 3
  • Forensic Science Research Project
  • Pathology and Fire Analysis
  • Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
  • Molecular Biology and Forensic Genetics

Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Price on request