BSc (Hons) Biological and Forensic Science with Placement Year

Course overview

Study level: Undergraduate

The Biological and Forensic Sciences BSc (Hons) course combines the rich diverse study of biology and the living world, with the forensic challenge of using scientific analysis to investigate legal cases.

This combination of subjects provides a broad perspective that is very appealing to employers. Graduates are able to tackle challenges like the spread of infectious diseases and developing new treatments, and also practical problem-solving skills to analyse evidence from crime scenes.

Course aims:

• Enable you to apply critical thinking skills to assess and solve problems in biological and forensic sciences, considering different perspectives and ethical approaches
• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the cellular and molecular basis of human health and disease, and of forensic science, including the criminal justice system processes and investigative practice
• Provide a broad and varied educational experience, with experiential learning including a wide range of community and international contexts, and multidisciplinary real-world problems