Forensic Science - BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

This forensic science degree is ideal for those with an enquiring mind, a deep interest in science and a curiosity about how and why things happen. You will develop the ability to judge the importance of physical evidence based on incident scene observation and the results of laboratory tests.

On this course you will develop the ability to judge the importance of physical evidence based on incident scene observations and the results of laboratory analysis.

Studying Forensic Science will enable you to:
understand crime scene science
use case studies to highlight the range of approaches required in forensic investigations as well as analytical instruments, microscopy and the English legal system
find out how the acquisition of crime scene evidence is studied as well as genetic identification.

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Location

Start date

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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Start date

On request

About this course

Employers in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics as well as forensic science highly value graduates with a strong background in:
scientific investigation
the reconstruction of events
the presentation of findings.

These skills are invaluable for careers in:
forensic science
law enforcement (for example, the police, Customs and Excise, immigration and fraud investigation)
academic research.

What are we looking for?
A-levels – BBB, including chemistry and another science or numerate subject*; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM, including relevant chemistry and another science or numerate modules; or
120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade B equivalent in chemistry and another science or numerate subject; and
GCSEs – English, Maths and Science grade C / 4

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Subjects

  • Forensic Biology
  • Forensic analysis
  • Technical
  • Forensic science
  • Professional
  • Biological
  • Molecular
  • Research
  • Forensic Microbiology
  • Anthropology

Course programme

Year One
  • Forensic Biology and Microscopy
  • The Forensic Process
  • Introduction to Forensic Analysis
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Skills for Forensic Science
Year Two
  • Crime Scene Investigation and Image Processing
  • Biological Techniques in Forensic Science
  • Legal Issues in the Criminal Justice System
  • Criminalistics
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Forensic Toxicology: Methods and Applications
Year Three

Optional year-long work placements are available.

Final year
  • Drugs of Abuse
  • Research Project
  • Genetics for Identification
Choose from the following optional modules:
  • Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
  • Ballistics and Firearms
  • Forensic Archaeology and Paleopathology

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Forensic Science - BSc (Hons)

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