Forensic Science, BSc Hons
Bachelor's degree
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Bath Spa University
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IU International University of Applied Sciences
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
Our Forensic Science degree is the ideal opportunity to experience real-life forensic science. Explore an exciting discipline in our new crime scene facility, with a purpose-built vehicle examination garage and modern lab spaces. Conduct your research in our decomposition and entomology facilities. Let us guide you through practical crime scenes and mass disaster scenarios or try out your Disaster Victim Identification skills in our mock mortuary.
Rated number 1 in London for student satisfaction, you'll be taught by industry experts with years of hands-on practical experience. You'll work alongside experts from Kent Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan and Kent Police Services as well as Counter Terrorism, UKDVI and the Natural History Museum to put your learning into practice. This degree is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, and you'll receive free membership throughout your studies.
Whether your passion is for homicide investigation, blood pattern analysis, molecular biology, fingerprints, toxicology, ballistics or beyond, our Forensic Science course gives you a head-start in your future career. Gain the scientific training and transferable skills you need to become a professional scientist.
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About this course
A-level: 32 Points from related science subjects
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Diploma/Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 32 Points from A-level Chemistry (or related subject – as above)
What you should know about this course
Ranked #1 in London for Teaching and Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey, 2020) and top 15 in the UK (Guardian University League Table, 2021)
Ranked #1 University in Kent for Graduate Prospects (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021)
An accredited course led by forensic professionals with years of industry experience
Students studying Forensics can expect to earn up to £28,925 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
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All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 11 years
Subjects
- Life Science
- Basic Chemistry
- Medical training
- Medical
- Project
- Law
- Physiology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Biology
- Options
- IT Law
- Immunology
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
- Biochemistry 2 (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
- Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
- Introduction to Forensic Science (15 credits)
- Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
- Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
- Intermediate Forensic Science (30 credits)
- Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
- Skills in Crime Scene Examination, Evidence Recovery and Law (15 credits)
- Genetics (15 credits)
- Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology (15 credits)
- Chemometrics and Informatics (15 credits)
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
- Forensic Identification and Investigation (15 credits)
- Introduction to Computer Forensics (15 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)
- Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
- Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
- Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Science Internship Course (15 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Additional information
Forensic Science, BSc Hons
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Bath Spa University
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-based£ 11,600 -
The National University of Criminal and Security Sciences
PhD Online£ 6,500 + VAT -
Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Master Online£ 697.62/month -
SBB College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Staffordshire University
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 9,000 + VAT -
Anglia Ruskin University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request
See all