BSc Forensic Science
Entry requirements
A level: BBB in 3 subjects including Chemistry or Biology at B. IB: 120 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 including HL Chemistry or Biology 5.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, combining archaeological recovery methods with forensic science analysis. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. The course features mock courtroom exercises for expert witness testimony and a final-year group research project with dissertation. Options include a year in industry, study abroad, or an integrated Master’s.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry 1: Structure and Reactivity
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Introduction to Ballistics
- Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry for Forensic Science
- Practical Skills in Forensic Science 1
- Analytical Chemistry 1: Methods and Validation
- Biochemistry: Biomolecules and Enzymes
- Fundamental Forensic Techniques & Archaeology
- Digital Forensics
- Forensic Ballistics and Trauma Analysis
- Practical Skills in Forensic Science 2
- Analytical Chemistry 2: Advanced Methods
- Chemistry for the Analysis of Trace Evidence
- Fires and Explosions
- DNA Analysis & Interpretation
- Forensic Science Research Project
- Contemporary Forensic Practice and the Expert Witness