Forensic Science and Investigative Analysis BSc(Hons)

Why choose this course?

If you are interested in the collection and interpretation of scientific data, a degree in forensic science is ideal. It combines topics across several disciplines to give an integrated approach to a new, exciting area of science.

You can choose to study our Forensic Science BSc(Hons) as a joint honours subject, or as a single honours degree in Forensic Science and Investigative Analysis.

What will you study?

You will study key elements of modern forensic science, including forensic biology, analytical science and geographical information. You will also cover topics such as human physiology, crime-scene techniques, law and psychology.

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

• Chemistry for Life Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology for Forensic Science
• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Mathematics and ICT
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Digital Earth
• Laboratory Techniques in Forensic Science
• Geoforensics: an Introduction

Year 2

• Crime Scene to Court
• Law for Expert Witnesses
• Research Skills
• Forensic Biology
• Psychology for Bioscientists
• Forensic Biology: Identity Evidence
• Option modules

• Option modules

  Option modules may include:

  • Analytical Methods for Forensic Sciences
  • Forensic Document Analysis
  • Forensic Geoscience
  • Geodemographic Analysis
  • Geographical Analysis Techniques
  • Interpersonal Violence
  
   

Year 3

• Fibres, Firearms and Fire
• Project
• Crime Pattern and the Environment

• Crime Pattern and the Environment

  This module covers the application of Geographical Information Systems to the analysis of crime and its geo-expression.

  
   
• Current Concepts in Forensic Biology
• Option modules

• Option modules

  Option modules may include:

  • Advanced Analytical Techniques
  • Body Fluid Analysis
  • Crime Pattern and Environment
  • Drugs of Abuse
  • Forensic Archaeology
  • Forensic Geoscience
  • High Definition Surveying
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology and Immunology
  • Security, Policing and the State