BSc (Hons) in Computer Forensics and Security
Course Overview
This four-year honors degree equips students with the specialized skills to secure, monitor, and investigate digital environments and electronic crime scenes. As a top-ranked program, it blends core computer science with a deep focus on digital forensics and cybersecurity, preparing graduates for high-demand roles in protecting critical data. Students learn to apply the scientific method to digital media, uncovering evidence and vulnerabilities across a range of devices and systems.
Key Program Highlights
- Ranked among the top 3 digital investigations courses nationally
- Specialized study in cryptography, network forensics, ethical hacking, and web application security
- Hands-on learning to analyze filesystems, sniff network packets, and perform penetration tests
- Training in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and acting as an expert witness in court
- Strong foundation in programming, computer networks, and operating systems
Course Overview
This four-year honors degree equips students with the specialized skills to secure, monitor, and investigate digital environments and electronic crime scenes. As a top-ranked program, it blends core computer science with a deep focus on digital forensics and cybersecurity, preparing graduates for high-demand roles in protecting critical data. Students learn to apply the scientific method to digital media, uncovering evidence and vulnerabilities across a range of devices and systems.
Key Program Highlights
- Ranked among the top 3 digital investigations courses nationally
- Specialized study in cryptography, network forensics, ethical hacking, and web application security
- Hands-on learning to analyze filesystems, sniff network packets, and perform penetration tests
- Training in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and acting as an expert witness in court
- Strong foundation in programming, computer networks, and operating systems
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction To Ict For Scientists
- Introductory Biology Intro
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Physics
- Introductory Mathematics
- Cell Biology And Biochemistry
- Physics For Scientists
- Mathematics For Scientists
- Physical And Organic Chemistry
- Introduction To Modern Physics
- Plant Biology
- Introduction To Biotechnology And Pharmaceutical Science
- Introduction To Food Science
- Science & Society
- Laboratory Data Analysis & Presentation
- Microbiology 1
- Organic Chemistry & Biomolecules
- Scientific Enquiry In Biology
- Spectroscopic Techniques
- Statistics For Scientists
- Applied Maths For Scientists
- Biochemistry
- Chromatographic And Electrophoteric Techniques
- Environmental Monitoring
- Food Microbiology
- Microbial Biotechnology And Genetics
- Chromatographic Method Development & Validation
- Protein Chemistry And Enzymology
- Molecular Biology And Genetics
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Total Quality Management
- Applied Immunology
- Work Placement
- Study Abroad
- Applications Of Microbiology With Biostatistics
- Cell Factories And Mammalian Cell Culturing
- Dna Technology And Bioinformatics
- Regulatory Affairs And Compliance
- Research Methodology And Literature Review
- Advanced Quality Methodologies
- Biopharmaceutical Technology
- Molecular Biology And Medicine
- Physiology And Pharmacology
- Research Project
