BSc Forensic Science
Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above - please note, for the course that commences in September 2023 (and beyond) at least one Science A-Level (chemistry, biology or physics) will be required BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Archaeology, integrating biological and chemical sciences with forensic investigation. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Practical modules feature mock crime scenes and laboratory-based exercises in evidence gathering. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and includes a final-year project dissertation.
Modules
- Introduction to Forensic Science Investigation
- The Criminal Justice System
- Building Blocks of Life
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Chemistry Principles and Practice
- Human Body: Form and Function
- Forensic Photography
- Forensic Investigation of Crime
- Molecular Biology
- Research Methods
- Forensic Pharmacology
- Analytical Methods
- Project Dissertation
- Forensic Assessment and Examination Techniques
- Drugs of Abuse
- Developing a Forensic Career
- Case Assessment and Interpretation