Crime Scene Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

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The BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science program at Teesside University prepares students for careers in crime scene investigation and forensic analysis. The program emphasizes evidence recording, gathering, evaluation, and presentation, as well as the science behind forensic analysis. Students benefit from extensive facilities and experienced practitioners who bring real-world insights into the classroom. The program is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and offers a foundation year for additional preparation.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Accredited BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science

prepares you for an important role in modern society. This multidisciplinary area explores scientific techniques to investigate and detect crime, focusing on:

• Recording evidence
• Gathering evidence
• Evaluating evidence
• Presenting evidence
• science behind forensic analysis
The program offers access to extensive facilities in crime scene science and is taught by experienced practitioners who bring real-world insights into the classroom.

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Top Reasons to Study:

• 90% of graduates find work or study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes survey 2020-21, tees.ac.uk/source)
• 100% of students agreed the program often challenges them to achieve their best work (National Student Survey 2023, tees.ac.uk/source)
• 92% of students agreed teaching staff supported their learning well (National Student Survey 2023, tees.ac.uk/source)

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Other:

• foundation year
• scholarship with Cleveland Scientific Institution

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Outline:

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Foundation year core modules:

• Big data: Creating, understanding, ethical implications, societal use, impact, challenges.
• Crime Scene and Forensic Practice: Theories, ethical issues, practical experience.
• Global Grand Challenges: Exploring solutions for health, security, environment, learning.
• Introduction to Cybercrime: Current events, digital investigation, legal and ethical issues.
• Programming for Life: Scripting and programming principles, problem-solving, data analysis.
• The Role of Enforcement Agencies: Support services, prosecution policies, investigation processes.

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Year 1 core modules:

• Anatomy and Physiology: Human anatomy, control and regulation of physiological processes.
• Crime Scene and Photography: Key skills and theoretical background, practical application.
• Crime Scene Examination: Developing skills for evidence recovery.
• Forensic Case Studies and the Law: Legal knowledge and skills, court procedures, role of forensics.
• Forensic Evidence and Recovery: Chemical, biological forensic evidence types, analysis, presentation.
• Intelligence and Digital Investigation: Identifying and examining potential intelligence sources.

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Year 2 core modules:

• Bioarchaeology and Human Remains Recovery: Identifying, recovering, analyzing human remains.
• Crime Scene Investigation: Locating, preserving, recovering evidence.
• Crime Series Analysis: Crime prediction, environmental analysis, pattern identification.
• Forensic Analytical Investigations: Analyzing forensic evidence using scientific instruments.
• Major Incident Investigation: Examining complex investigations and evidence collection.
• Professional Practice and the Expert Witness: Professional codes, legal framework, court testimony.

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Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Formal exams
• Court/Case reports
• Photographic/Evidence Portfolios
• Oral presentations and technical interviews
• Collaborative projects
• Posters
• Project reports
• In-court evidence presentations

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Teaching:

• Teaching and learning methods include:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars and workshops
• Laboratory work
• Computer-based laboratory sessions
• Group projects
• Research projects
• The program provides contact hours and self-study time for review, coursework, projects, and revision.
• Each year requires 120 credits, with each credit equating to 10 learning and assessment hours.

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Careers:

• Crime scene investigator
• Police officer
• Intelligence analyst
• Detention officer
• Government agencies (Environment Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, Prison service, Local government)
• Law
• Education

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Other:

• Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

• This course is available with optional work placement year.

• Full-time: 4 years (5 with placement).
• Fees for UK applicants: £9,250 per year.
• Fees for international applicants: £17,000 per year.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Fee for UK applicants: £9,250 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year