Forensic Biology BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

Advances in technology have enabled the analysis of biological samples to provide essential information and evidence in many investigations of crime and accidents. If you are interested in learning about the investigation and detection of biological materials associated with criminal inquiries, this course is ideal.

What will you study?

You will study human anatomy and physiology, and forensic detection and analysis. You will develop knowledge in areas such as genetics, pathology, the collection and processing of evidence, and analytical chemistry. You will also study pharmacology, toxicology and forensic archaeology, and will carry out a research project related to these areas in your final year.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Cells and Tissues
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry for Life Sciences
• Structure and Function of Biological Molecules
• Human Physiology 1
• Laboratory Techniques for Forensic Science
• Mathematics and ICT
• Anatomy and Physiology

Year 2

• Forensic Biology: Identity Evidence
• Human Genetics
• Biology of Disease
• Forensic Biology: Advanced Techniques and Applications
• The Flow of Genetic Information
• Research Methods and Skills
• Option modules (including Advanced Physiology; Human Anatomy and Embryology; Introduction to Psychology for Bioscientists)

Year 3

• Forensic Archaeology
• Drugs of Abuse
• Project
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Current Concepts in Forensic Biology
• Option modules (including Parasite and Vector Biology; Body Fluid Analysis; Advanced Analytical Techniques)