BSc Forensic Science
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 A level: BCC (At least a grade C in either Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification). This also includes Applied Science, a BTEC Science subject or Access Science) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. An optional placement year is available between the second and final stage of the programme. Students undertake an independent research project at level 6, selecting their own topic within forensic science.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Clinical Genetics
- Chemistry of Life
- Principles and Skills in Forensic Science
- Methods of Laboratory Examination
- Methods of Scene Investigation
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Analysis
- Object Marks
- Human and Non-Human Identification
- Trace interpretation and Research
- Analytical Chemistry
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Biology
- Independent Studies for Forensic Science
- Specialist Scenes
- Crime Scene to Court
- Evaluation of Evidence
- Medical Forensics and Taphonomy
- Drugs of Abuse