Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
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Fees: This is a resource intensive course, so it costs £8,250. Start date: You can start this course in September.
I would recommend this course to people because it is a superb all-round course where you get hands-on experience as well as theory, and has lots of career options at the end of it. Stacey Camilleri Graduate
Autumn
Stage one Stage TWO
Spring
About the course You’ll cover key forensic practices such as crime scene investigations, human tissue analysis and fingerprint analysis. You’ll learn about blood pattern analysis, firearms and fire investigation and how entomology and tissue decay can help the forensic scientist. You’ll follow the process from crime scene analysis and recovery to presentation of evidence in the courtroom.
Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice for Forensic Science
Introduction to Forensic Chemistry
Genetics
Introduction to CSI
Autumn
Duration and mode of study: You can study this course full time for three years or part time for up to six years.
Introduction to Forensic Science
Trace Evidence
Forensic Analysis
Option
Spring
Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Crime Scene to Court
Evolutionary and Forensic Genetics
Option
Current Issues in Forensic Science
Option
Professional Practice
Option
Autumn
UCAS code: F411
This is a hands-on practical course, accredited by the Forensic Science Society and endorsed by Forensic Skillsmark. You’ll use our excellent forensics facilities and receive fire investigation training, which is unique to Derby, but vital in forensics. In the 2013 National Student Survey, 91% of our students were satisfied with the teaching on our forensic science courses.
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road
Why choose this course?
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Independent Studies for Biological and Forensic Sciences
career aspirations. You’ll also keep a continuous personal development portfolio, helping you to prepare for life after university. Options
Teaching and learning You’ll use our crime scene house, which we share with Derbyshire Constabulary, a car donated by Toyota to evaluate crime scenes and a mock courtroom to give you realistic training experiences. You’ll learn through lectures, practical sessions, field trips, crime scene training and your own study. You’ll be taught by experienced forensic scientists and practising professionals. We also have links with Derbyshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service. What you will cover Between stage two and three, you can apply to work in industry to give you an opportunity to use your theoretical and practical skills. Placements can be during your summer break, three to four months, or up to a whole year. We have a range of optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests and
Stage Two You’ll choose two of these optional modules: Analytical Chemistry Forensic Anthropology The Cell Forensic Imaging Stage Three You’ll choose two of these optional modules: Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse Applied Entomology Medical Forensics The Human Genome Vocational Module
Additional information You’ll analyse samples in our specialist labs and we also hold Home Office licenses allowing you to work with class ‘A’ controlled drugs and our firearms collection. This provides you with a realistic learning experience and fully prepares you for your career in forensic science. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a post-mortem. Your career You could work within the criminal justice system, in local constabularies, the forensic science sector or for Rolls Royce, ESG Scientifics, LGC Forensics and The Health and Safety Laboratory, for example. You could also be employed by law firms, private forensic laboratories or insurance companies, and even go on to teach after completing postgraduate training. We’ll teach you to be analytical and you’ll learn organic chemistry and molecular biology, so you’ll have the skills for further education including qualifications in medicine or a masters degree.