BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
Overview
Proven results
This course covers crime scene analysis and the interpretation of evidence. Theory is matched by practical work and at each level there is the opportunity to pursue your own investigations.
Why Forensic Science at LSBU?
- Great teaching: Staff members are experts in their respective fields.
- Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
- Close professional links with police and fire services, who regularly provide guest lecturers.
- Our specialised facilities have an extensive range of analytical instrumentation dedicated to forensic science students.
- Top 10 in the UK for academic support (National Student Survey 2019).
Modules
Forensic science is the application of scientific techniques to crime investigation with the presentation of evidence in a court of law. This course covers:
- biology
- chemistry
- physics
- law
- investigative science
- weapons technology
- DNA analysis
- scenes of crime investigation
- forensic indicators
- explosion and fire
The art of delivering and communicating your results as a forensic expert is developed by mock courtroom sessions during the course.
Year 1
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Scientific Skills
- Fundamentals of Measurement and Instrumentation
- Biology of the Cell
- Core and Materials Science
- Introduction to Law for Forensic Scientists
Year 2
- Explosion, Fire and Firearms
- Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists
- Marks and Traces
- Forensic Biology
- Research Methods
- Measurement and Instrumentation in Forensic Analysis
Year 3
- Incident Investigation
- Biological Evidence
- Case Assessment and Interpretation
- Research project (with advanced topics in forensic science)
- Law of Evidence for Forensic Scientists
Entry requirements
- A Level CCD or;
- BTEC National Diploma MMM or;
- Access to Science with 39 Merits and 6 Passes or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 96 UCAS points
- Level 3 qualifications must include a Science subject
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)..
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.