BSc Forensic Investigation
Entry requirements
104 UCAS Points (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science and Law. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course follows a crime-scene-to-courtroom pathway, with modules spanning evidence processing, crime scene investigation, and criminal law. A final-year casework module culminates in a simulated courtroom cross-examination, and a guest-speaking series covers emerging trends in forensic science.
Modules
- Introduction to Forensic Analysis
- Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Awareness
- Fundamental Scientific Principles for Forensic Investigation
- Key Skills for Forensic Science*
- Exploring Crime and Deviance
- Analysis and Interpretation of Evidence
- Volume Scene Examination
- Forensic Examination of Human Remains
- Digital Forensics (e-crime)
- Unmasking Violent Crime
- Science in Practice for Forensic Investigation
- Research Project and Employability Skills
- Forensic Casework and the Expert Witness
- Application of Forensic Specialisms
- Criminal Investigation
- Investigation of Serious and Organised Crime
- Major Scene Examination