Forensic Science with Industrial Placement, BSc Hons
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Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
4 Years
This four-year Forensic Science degree with a placement year allows you to experience real-life forensic science and impress future employers in the workplace.
Studying at our Medway Campus, you'll benefit from new crime scene facilities. These include a purpose-built vehicle examination garage, modern lab spaces, decomposition facilities, and a mock mortuary. We'll guide you through practical crime scenes and mass disaster scenarios and let you try out your Disaster Victim Identification skills.
You'll be taught by industry experts with years of hands-on experience and work alongside experts from Kent Fire Brigade, the Metropolitan and Kent Police, Counter Terrorism, and other organisations. We'll help you find a placement, and if successful, you'll have the chance to showcase your skills to an employer in the field and make a strong impression for your future career.
We're rated number 1 in London for student satisfaction, and the course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (for which 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, we'll give you the training and skills 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
Use the placement year to get a head-start in your future career. Showcase your growing scientific skills to employers, as you work alongside industry professionals
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)
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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Subjects
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Fundamentals of Biology
- Biology and Physiology
- Life Science
- Forensic science
- Basic Chemistry
- Metabolism and Disease
- Disease
- Professional Skills
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.
- Work Placement Science (30 credits)
- Work Placement Course - ENG
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (15 credits)
- Work Placement Science (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Science Internship Course (15 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (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)
Additional information
Forensic Science with Industrial Placement, 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 -
Kaplan University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Master Online£ 697.50/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