| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-06-30 |
| 2024-01-23 | - |
| 2024-04-24 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
This course develops skills in core biomedical, chemical and forensic sciences, helping you become a skilled forensic practitioner.
The emphasis is on biosciences, and then shifts towards disease processes and forensic investigation of physical evidence types.
In addition to the pursuit of core sciences, you will study forensic investigation in anthropology and topics relating to archaeology - including the degradation of human remains and physical materials - which will develop your skills in forensic interpretation. The final year develops your professional skills through a forensic research dissertation.
The course prepares you for a wide range of careers, including those in the professional medical and forensic sectors because of its broad basis and application.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
.Program Outline
What you will study
All module information is for 2022 entry, and is subject to change.
First year
Independent Study for Forensic Scientists
Principles of Forensic and Crime Scene Investigation
Cell and Tissue Biology
Introductory Biochemistry
Introductory Microbiology
Human Genetics and Developmental Biology
Second year
Core
Option
Final year
Core
Option
Learning and assessment
We focus on student-centred approaches to learning, and you will be expected to take responsibility for your learning in order to develop the attributes needed for life-long learning and continuing professional development.
The course is delivered through a mix of lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, workshops, case studies and directed study. Directed study will include directed reading of selected textbooks, specified source literature and open learning materials, directed web-based materials, report writing and other assignments such as individual project/dissertation work.
Assessment methods include:
Official programme specification
Career support
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the
Careers
website.Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.
Career prospects
There are wide-ranging career opportunities, including the health service, the forensic science or police scientific support laboratories, the Health and Safety Executive, and the public analysts’ laboratories, as well as opportunities in the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, drink and electronics industries. The scientific skills, knowledge and methods you will acquire during the course can also be a useful basis for a career in teaching; technical and scientific writing; drug registration, patenting or monitoring; and medical publishing or other information services.
