MSci Forensic Biology with Integrated Master's
Entry requirements
A level: BBB in three A levels including B in Chemistry or Biology IB: 555 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry or Biology, or 30 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or Biology
About this course
MSci in Forensic Biology, combining biological science with forensic investigation. Core topics include laboratory techniques, statistics, fieldwork, data analysis, research methods, and communication and writing. The programme features an independent research project in the final year, with optional flexible work placements at levels 5 and 6 available.
Modules
- Forensic Chemistry: Molecules under Investigation
- Forensic Investigation: From Documents to DNA
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Cells, Genetics and Evolution
- Forensic Science Career Planning and Employability Skills
- Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience
- Forensic Genetics: DNA and Crime
- Applications of Molecular Biology
- Crime Scenes: Blood, Marks and Prints
- Drugs of Abuse
- Forensic Anthropology: Decomposition and Skeletal Analysis
- Counterfeits, Fakes and Forgeries
- Human Genetics
- Molecular Ecology and Plant Genetics
- Nutrition and Health
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 5)
- Topics in Forensic Biology
- Crime Scene to Court
- Forensic Toxicology: Ingestion to Detection
- Forensic Biology Research Project
- Marks and Traces Examination
- Conservation Biology
- Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
- Animal Welfare
- Flexible Work Placement (Level 6)
- Professional Experience in Education
- Forensic Research Skills
- MSci Forensic Biology Research Project
- Major Scene Investigation: From Crime to Trial
- Forensic Anthropology: Complex Scenes, Recovery and Analysis
- Marks and Traces Advanced Examination
- Advanced Environmental and Wildlife Forensics
- Contemporary Topics in Forensic Science