Undergraduate

This programme is distinctive in that it marries a deep understanding of scientific principles with a broad and varied educational background significantly enhancing the graduate's employment prospects. The programme has been designed to give the graduate a solid science base on which build. The Chemical and Biological Sciences are thus pursued in depth forming the core of the programme, supported by a range of optional subjects closely related to the main accident / incident theme. These options are grouped into two academically coherent strands, so that students can choose a Psychology strand or a Chemistry/Biosciences strand, affording the student the opportunity of fine-tuning the programme to address their particular interests or ambitions. Thus a student who has a particular interest in the personal motivations which underlie crime might opt for the supporting modules in Psychology.

Forensic investigation is the application of scientific and technical expertise to produce evidence acceptable in a court of law. What makes this programme so exciting is the nature of the problems waiting to be solved and this provides its own reward. The degree not only gives you a unique opportunity to acquire a high level of expertise in a chosen specialist subject area, but also skills widely sought after by potential employers.
This programme is distinctive in that it marries a deep understanding of scientific principles with a broad and varied educational background, significantly enhancing the graduate's employment prospects. It has been designed to give the graduate a solid science base on which to build. The chemical and biological sciences are thus pursued in depth forming the core of the programme, supported by a range of optional subjects closely related to the main accident and incident theme. These options are grouped into two academically coherent strands, so that students can choose a psychology strand or a chemistry/biosciences strand, affording the student the opportunity of fine-tuning the programme to address their particular interests or ambitions. Thus, a student who has a particular interest in the personal motivations which underlie crime might opt for the supporting modules in psychology.

Year 1: Introductory modules in Chemistry, Biosciences, Psychology and Law. Forensic Investigation, a scenario-based module, invites you to apply scientific expertise to real life forensic problems while General Psychology provides an introduction to the biological basis of behaviour and gives an insight into perception, learning and intelligence.
Year 2: Forensic Spectroscopy forms a major part of your work as does the Gene and Microbiology. There is a choice of two optional strands which will be pursued to Year 4: Chemistry/Bioscience or Psychology.
Year 3: Instrumental Analytical Chemistry - techniques learned in this area will be applied through Forensic Analysis to areas such as fire investigation, substances of abuse and the analysis of toxic residues. There will be an emphasis on making valid analytical measurements, including knowledge of the concepts of traceability, robustness and uncertainty, on which court cases often rely.
Year 4: Dissertation, also Crime Under the Microscope and Advanced Forensic Biology (which will give you valuable ‘hands-on’ experience of DNA profiling).

Combination of unseen written examination, assessments and oral presentations.

The BSc (Hons) Forensic investigation degree is recognised by the Royal Institute of Chemistry as satisfying the academic requirements for associate membership.

The degree is an excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers directly related to the subjects studied in the programme as well as affording a wealth of opportunities which are not subject specific, but for which the possession of an Honours degree is an essential requirement. Typical employment opportunities can be found in forensics, law enforcement and protection, insurance, environmental fields, public sector and consumer protection and chemical analysis.

Overseas Students: Partial scholarships are available and applicants will be advised of these arrangements upon receipt of offer

This programme is distinctive in that it marries a deep understanding of scientific principles with a broad and varied educational background significantly enhancing the graduate's employment prospects. The programme has been designed to give the graduate a solid science base on which build. The Chemical and Biological Sciences are thus pursued in depth forming the core of the programme, supported by a range of optional subjects closely related to the main accident / incident theme. These options are grouped into two academically coherent strands, so that students can choose a Psychology strand or a Chemistry/Biosciences strand, affording the student the opportunity of fine-tuning the programme to address their particular interests or ambitions. Thus a student who has a particular interest in the personal motivations which underlie crime might opt for the supporting modules in Psychology.

Forensic investigation is the application of scientific and technical expertise to produce evidence acceptable in a court of law. What makes this programme so exciting is the nature of the problems waiting to be solved and this provides its own reward. The degree not only gives you a unique opportunity to acquire a high level of expertise in a chosen specialist subject area, but also skills widely sought after by potential employers.
This programme is distinctive in that it marries a deep understanding of scientific principles with a broad and varied educational background, significantly enhancing the graduate's employment prospects. It has been designed to give the graduate a solid science base on which to build. The chemical and biological sciences are thus pursued in depth forming the core of the programme, supported by a range of optional subjects closely related to the main accident and incident theme. These options are grouped into two academically coherent strands, so that students can choose a psychology strand or a chemistry/biosciences strand, affording the student the opportunity of fine-tuning the programme to address their particular interests or ambitions. Thus, a student who has a particular interest in the personal motivations which underlie crime might opt for the supporting modules in psychology.

Year 1: Introductory modules in Chemistry, Biosciences, Psychology and Law. Forensic Investigation, a scenario-based module, invites you to apply scientific expertise to real life forensic problems while General Psychology provides an introduction to the biological basis of behaviour and gives an insight into perception, learning and intelligence.
Year 2: Forensic Spectroscopy forms a major part of your work as does the Gene and Microbiology. There is a choice of two optional strands which will be pursued to Year 4: Chemistry/Bioscience or Psychology.
Year 3: Instrumental Analytical Chemistry - techniques learned in this area will be applied through Forensic Analysis to areas such as fire investigation, substances of abuse and the analysis of toxic residues. There will be an emphasis on making valid analytical measurements, including knowledge of the concepts of traceability, robustness and uncertainty, on which court cases often rely.
Year 4: Dissertation, also Crime Under the Microscope and Advanced Forensic Biology (which will give you valuable ‘hands-on’ experience of DNA profiling).

Combination of unseen written examination, assessments and oral presentations.

The BSc (Hons) Forensic investigation degree is recognised by the Royal Institute of Chemistry as satisfying the academic requirements for associate membership.

The degree is an excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers directly related to the subjects studied in the programme as well as affording a wealth of opportunities which are not subject specific, but for which the possession of an Honours degree is an essential requirement. Typical employment opportunities can be found in forensics, law enforcement and protection, insurance, environmental fields, public sector and consumer protection and chemical analysis.

Overseas Students: Partial scholarships are available and applicants will be advised of these arrangements upon receipt of offer

This programme is distinctive in that it marries a deep understanding of scientific principles with a broad and varied educational background significantly enhancing the graduate's employment prospects. The programme has been designed to give the graduate a solid science base on which build. The Chemical and Biological Sciences are thus pursued in depth forming the core of the programme, supported by a range of optional subjects closely related to the main accident / incident theme. These options are grouped into two academically coherent strands, so that students can choose a Psychology strand or a Chemistry/Biosciences strand, affording the student the opportunity of fine-tuning the programme to address their particular interests or ambitions. Thus a student who has a particular interest in the personal motivations which underlie crime might opt for the supporting modules in Psychology.

Forensic investigation is the application of scientific and technical expertise to produce evidence acceptable in a court of law. What makes this programme so exciting is the nature of the problems waiting to be solved and this provides its own reward. The degree not only gives you a unique opportunity to acquire a high level of expertise in a chosen specialist subject area, but also skills widely sought after by potential employers.
This programme is distinctive in that it marries a deep understanding of scientific principles with a broad and varied educational background, significantly enhancing the graduate's employment prospects. It has been designed to give the graduate a solid science base on which to build. The chemical and biological sciences are thus pursued in depth forming the core of the programme, supported by a range of optional subjects closely related to the main accident and incident theme. These options are grouped into two academically coherent strands, so that students can choose a psychology strand or a chemistry/biosciences strand, affording the student the opportunity of fine-tuning the programme to address their particular interests or ambitions. Thus, a student who has a particular interest in the personal motivations which underlie crime might opt for the supporting modules in psychology.

Year 1: Introductory modules in Chemistry, Biosciences, Psychology and Law. Forensic Investigation, a scenario-based module, invites you to apply scientific expertise to real life forensic problems while General Psychology provides an introduction to the biological basis of behaviour and gives an insight into perception, learning and intelligence.
Year 2: Forensic Spectroscopy forms a major part of your work as does the Gene and Microbiology. There is a choice of two optional strands which will be pursued to Year 4: Chemistry/Bioscience or Psychology.
Year 3: Instrumental Analytical Chemistry - techniques learned in this area will be applied through Forensic Analysis to areas such as fire investigation, substances of abuse and the analysis of toxic residues. There will be an emphasis on making valid analytical measurements, including knowledge of the concepts of traceability, robustness and uncertainty, on which court cases often rely.
Year 4: Dissertation, also Crime Under the Microscope and Advanced Forensic Biology (which will give you valuable ‘hands-on’ experience of DNA profiling).

Combination of unseen written examination, assessments and oral presentations.

The BSc (Hons) Forensic investigation degree is recognised by the Royal Institute of Chemistry as satisfying the academic requirements for associate membership.

The degree is an excellent preparation for a wide variety of careers directly related to the subjects studied in the programme as well as affording a wealth of opportunities which are not subject specific, but for which the possession of an Honours degree is an essential requirement. Typical employment opportunities can be found in forensics, law enforcement and protection, insurance, environmental fields, public sector and consumer protection and chemical analysis.

Overseas Students: Partial scholarships are available and applicants will be advised of these arrangements upon receipt of offer