Forensic Science (with placement year) BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
This Forensic Science degree focuses on the processing and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes, and includes a placement sandwich year in industry.
The course emphasises the application of science - in particular analytical chemistry - and stresses the importance of quality assurance procedures in a forensic setting.
A characteristic of the University of Bradford's approach is the integration of practical skills training within a good theoretical framework – whether in terms of crime scene investigation, the collection, examination and interpretation of physical evidence, laboratory processing and analysis.
The course provides you with a sound knowledge of how scientific techniques can be used within forensic investigations, and allows you to explore a challenging area of applied science. You will develop into a professional with the scientific skills to work within areas such as crime scene investigation, forensic science and related laboratory areas.
Throughout your degree, you will acquire skills that will be useful in whatever profession they choose to follow. These include project and time management, critical review and analytical thinking, presentational skills, computer and other applied IT skills and the management of data. These will be taught, practised and assessed.
The University of Bradford is ranked 4th in the UK for Forensic Science in the Complete University Guide 2017.
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About this course
Typical offer: BBC / 112 UCAS points
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Subjects
- Interpretation
- Quality Assurance
- Approach
- Quality
- Analytical Chemistry
- Sound
- International
- University
- Quality Training
- Forensic investigation
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
The Programme focuses on the processing and analysis of physical evidence form crime scenes. It emphasises the application of science, and in particular analytical chemistry, and stresses the importance of quality assurance procedures in a forensic setting.
A characteristic of Bradford's approach is in the integration of practical skills training within a good theoretical framework – whether in terms of crime scene investigation, the collection, examination and interpretation of physical evidence, laboratory processing and analysis.
This programme provides students with a sound knowledge of how scientific techniques can be used within forensic investigations, and allows students to explore a challenging area of applied science. It will develop students into professionals, with the scientific skills to work within areas such as crime scene investigation, forensic science and related laboratory areas.
Stage 1
- Independent Study for Forensic Scientists Core (20 credits)
- Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation Core (20 credits)
- Organic Chemistry 1 Core (20 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry 1 Core (20 credits)
- Practical Chemistry for Forensic Scientists 1 Core (20 credits)
Stage 2
- Forensic Examination and Analysis of Physical Evidence Core (20 credits)
- Statistics and Databases for Forensic Scientists Core (20 credits)
- Organic Chemistry 2 Core (20 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry 2 Core (20 credits)
- Practical Chemistry for Forensic Scientists 2 Core (20 credits)
Placement/Study Abroad (4-year programme)
Stage 3
- Dissertation Core (40 credits)
- Interpretation and Presentation of Forensic Evidence for Forensic Science Core (20 credits)
- Professional Development: Forensic Enquiry and Critical Case Study Core (20 credits)
- Analysis of Controlled Substances Core (20 credits)
- Forensic Archaeology Option (20 credits)
- Forensic Anthropology Option (20 credits)
- Forensic Taphonomy Option (20 credits)
- Elective
Forensic Science (with placement year) BSc (Hons)