Forensic Science - FdSc

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course 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.

Studying a Forensic Science degree 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

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About this course

Most FdSc Forensic Science students continue studying to BSc level. Alternatively, you'll be well suited to work in a laboratory environment for a forensic service provider or in education.

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 – DDE, including Chemistry and Biology at grade D; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – MPP, including relevant Chemistry and Biology modules; or
64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade D equivalent in Chemistry and Biology; and
GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C / 4

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Subjects

  • Chemical analysis
  • Legal
  • Biological
  • Forensic science
  • Academic
  • Communication
  • Dissertation
  • Oral presentations
  • Quantitative
  • Research

Course programme

What you'll study

As well as considering the underpinning scientific knowledge, you'll develop legal, biological and chemical analysis skills applicable to the subject.

Upon completion you can enrol on the second year of NTU's BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science and gain an honours degree within an extra two years.

A fast-track option also exists. Students who perform well in Year One will normally be offered the opportunity to transfer directly into the second year of the BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science.

Who will teach me?

The forensics team is comprised of academic and support staff that are subject experts in forensic science, legal issues and crime scene investigation. Many of our staff have had relevant industrial and other external forensics experience and training.

Visit our academic team pages to find out more about our approach to teaching, our partners and research interests.

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Forensic Science - FdSc

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