BSc Forensic Science with Criminology
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 Archaeology and Sociology. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme includes a placement year typically completed between the second and final stages. Final-year students undertake an independent research project in 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
- Policing and Society
- Object Marks
- Human and Non-Human Identification
- Trace interpretation and Research
- Victimology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Biology
- Independent Studies for Forensic Science
- Miscarriages of Justice for Forensic Science
- Specialist Scenes
- Crime Scene to Court
- Medical Forensics and Taphonomy
- Drugs of Abuse