Forensic Science 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. This course combines topics across several disciplines to give an integrated approach to a new, exciting area of science, and enables you to study forensic science alongside criminology or psychology.

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

See the course combinations section for more information about the different joint honours options.

What will you study?

You will study the key elements of modern forensic science, including the biological and chemical aspects of the discipline and their application to crime-scene analysis. You will also cover topics such as human anatomy, DNA evidence and laboratory techniques. In your final year you can tailor your studies through your choice of option modules.

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

• Anatomy and Physiology for Forensic Science
• Mathematics and ICT
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Laboratory Techniques for Forensic Science

Year 2

• Crime Scene to Court
• Forensic Biology 1
• Forensic Biology 2
• Analytical methods for forensic scientists

Year 3

• Fibres, Firearms and Fire
• Analytical Chemistry
• Forensic Archaeology
• Pharmacology, Toxicology and Immunology
• Drugs of Abuse
• Current Concepts in Forensic Biology
• Body Fluid Analysis
• Project