BSc (Hons) Forensic Toxicology (Sandwich)
Course Overview
This Forensic Toxicology degree equips you with the specialized scientific knowledge and analytical skills for a career at the intersection of science and the legal system. You will master the techniques used to detect and quantify drugs and poisons in the human body and learn how to interpret and present this critical evidence. The program prepares you for diverse roles in forensic laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions.
Key Program Highlights
- Master advanced quantitative and analytical techniques for detecting substances in biological samples.
- Understand the pharmacological effects of drugs and poisons on human physiology.
- Learn to interpret toxicological data and prepare evidence for legal proceedings and court testimony.
- Gain a foundational understanding of related disciplines, including crime scene science, chemistry, and biology.
- Prepare for specialized research fields such as entomotoxicology, ecotoxicology, and pharmacogenetics.
Course Overview
This Forensic Toxicology degree equips you with the specialized scientific knowledge and analytical skills for a career at the intersection of science and the legal system. You will master the techniques used to detect and quantify drugs and poisons in the human body and learn how to interpret and present this critical evidence. The program prepares you for diverse roles in forensic laboratories, hospitals, and research institutions.
Key Program Highlights
- Master advanced quantitative and analytical techniques for detecting substances in biological samples.
- Understand the pharmacological effects of drugs and poisons on human physiology.
- Learn to interpret toxicological data and prepare evidence for legal proceedings and court testimony.
- Gain a foundational understanding of related disciplines, including crime scene science, chemistry, and biology.
- Prepare for specialized research fields such as entomotoxicology, ecotoxicology, and pharmacogenetics.
Requirements
Modules
- Exploring Forensic Science
- Concepts in Science
- Practical Skills for Science
- Skills for Tomorrow’s Scientists
- Physiological Systems and Regulation
- Instrumental Analysis
- Skills in Crime Scene Examination, Evidence Recovery and Law
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmacology
- Forensic and Clinical Toxicology
- Drug Development and Regulation
- Project (Chemical Sciences)
- Chemometrics and Informatics
- Specialised Topics and Case Studies in Toxicology
- Neuropharmacology
- Analytical Toxicology
