Forensic Science courses

A Foundation Year is available on these courses. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Accreditations:

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time with optional 2-week placement or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

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Entry requirements, contact hours and course costs

The field of forensic science is constantly evolving and the introduction of ever more sophisticated technology makes this an exciting area to work in. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, our courses in this area are constantly developing to keep pace with advances in the field and ensure that you graduate with the relevant skills to forge a successful career in this fascinating and challenging discipline.

Theory and practice

Your studies will cover the theory and practice of forensic science and investigation, ensuring that you leave with a solid overview of the subject area, as well as practical skills that will serve you well once you enter the workplace.

Our three forensics courses share some common first-year units, enabling you to transfer between them at the end of your first year if you decide one of the other courses is better suited to your interests.

Strong practical element

All of our forensics courses have a strong practical element, ensuring that you are ready for the workplace when you graduate. We have a range of facilities that you can make use of during your studies, including a crime scene training centre, a field station where we are able to conduct field trials and simulate mass graves, and DNA, crime scene and analytical laboratories.

Placement opportunities

Taking a short placement or optional 30-week work placement will enhance your employability and allow you to further develop your skills in a practical setting.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of organisations, including forensic laboratories, Trading Standards, Customs & Excise, the Environment Agency and private investigative consultancies.

Key areas of study

Exploring & Understanding Science | Cell Biology | Chemistry | Human Anatomy & Physiology | Introduction to Forensic Investigation www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-les

The career prospects for students on this course are very broad, because it covers so many different areas such as lab work and law, or you can follow the investigation route.

Zoe Fradley, Forensic Science student

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation

This course has been designed to cater specifically to those interested in the investigative side of forensics. During your course, you will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of the forensic investigation of a typical crime scene, preparing you for work in this fascinating sector. It also examines disaster investigation, which is becoming ever more focused on forensic evidence.

UCAS code: F401

Key areas of study

Crime Scene & Advanced Crime Scene | Forensic Law & Practice | Forensic Science | International Investigations | Forensic Laboratory Skills

BSc (Hons) Forensic Biology

This course will provide you with a broad understanding of the theory and practice of forensic biology. Among the subject areas you’ll cover in this course are forensic DNA analysis, crime scene science and forensic biology, genetics, entomology, toxicology, biochemistry and molecular biology. As with our other degrees, there is a strong practical element, giving you the chance to put your learning into action in our state-of-the-art bio-forensic facilities, as well as on work placements.

UCAS code: F3B7

Key areas of study

Cell Biology | Biochemistry | Crime Scene | Forensic Law & Practice | Forensic Science | Advanced Forensic Biology | Advanced Topics in Genetics | Forensic Laboratory Skills

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

This course will provide you with a broad understanding of the theory and practice of forensic science. Among the subject areas you’ll cover in this course are crime scene science, toxicology, chemistry and molecular biology. As with our other degrees, there is a strong practical element, giving you the chance to put your learning into action in our stateof-the-art laboratory facilities, as well as on work placements.

UCAS code: F413

Key areas of study

Biochemistry | Crime Scene | Forensic Law & Practice | Forensic Science | Forensic Toxicology | Forensic Laboratory Skills

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