BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
Course Overview
Our Forensic Science degree provides unparalleled real-world experience through purpose-built crime scene facilities and direct collaboration with leading emergency and counter-terrorism services. You will gain the scientific training and transferable skills needed to launch a successful career as a professional forensic scientist. This Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences accredited program is taught by industry experts at our Medway Campus.
Key Program Highlights
- Train in state-of-the-art facilities including a vehicle examination garage, mock mortuary, and decomposition/entomology labs
- Gain practical experience by working alongside experts from the Metropolitan Police, Counter Terrorism, and the Natural History Museum
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences with free membership throughout your studies
- Ranked #1 in London for Student Satisfaction and top 15 in the UK for Forensic Science
- Develop specialist skills in areas like blood pattern analysis, toxicology, ballistics, and disaster victim identification
Course Overview
Our Forensic Science degree provides unparalleled real-world experience through purpose-built crime scene facilities and direct collaboration with leading emergency and counter-terrorism services. You will gain the scientific training and transferable skills needed to launch a successful career as a professional forensic scientist. This Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences accredited program is taught by industry experts at our Medway Campus.
Key Program Highlights
- Train in state-of-the-art facilities including a vehicle examination garage, mock mortuary, and decomposition/entomology labs
- Gain practical experience by working alongside experts from the Metropolitan Police, Counter Terrorism, and the Natural History Museum
- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences with free membership throughout your studies
- Ranked #1 in London for Student Satisfaction and top 15 in the UK for Forensic Science
- Develop specialist skills in areas like blood pattern analysis, toxicology, ballistics, and disaster victim identification
Requirements
Modules
- Exploring Forensic Science
- Concepts in Science
- Practical Skills for Science
- Skills for Tomorrow’s Scientists
- Metabolism and Disease
- Research and Professional Skills
- Intermediate Forensic Science
- Instrumental Analysis
- Skills in Crime Scene Examination, Evidence Recovery and Law
- Genetics
- Forensic Geoscience
- Project (Chemical Sciences)
- Advanced Topics in Forensic Science
- Forensic Anthropology and Archaeology
- Chemometrics and Informatics
- Advanced Instrumental Analysis
- Forensic Identification and Investigation
- Food Crime
- Digital Forensics for Forensic Science
- Science Internship Course
- Personal and Professional Development
