Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc(Hons

Your course On this course you’ll get the chance to see chemistry and forensic science in action and build a broad range of skills that’ll stand you in good stead for a science-sector career.

In our modern labs, you’ll get to grips with a whole range of instruments with the aim of becoming skilled in chemical and forensic analysis. Techniques you could have the chance to try out include spot tests for blood, drugs and firearm residues, identifying glass and paint fragments and examining microscopic hairs and fibres.

Building on the solid foundations from your chemistry and forensics modules, we’ll also give you the chance to spend a year in industry or research in Year 3. Not only is a placement year a golden opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, it could also help give that all important boost to your employability when you graduate.

Example modules • Practical Forensic Science • Organic Chemistry • Analytical Science • Physical Chemistry

Your future

As a graduate of this course, you may consider a career in crime scene investigation, forensic pathology, toxicology, clothing damage analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic technology or forensic anthropology, as well as roles in chemistry and analytical chemistry within sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food and drink manufacturers or health.

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area of Forensic Science have gone on to work in roles such as Scientific Officer at Citrefine International Ltd, Quality Control Analyst at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing and Analyst at Covance Laboratories Inc.***

***Graduate Employment Marketing Statistics (GEMS).

Course info

Course length:

3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

Entry requirements:

A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points

BBC* inc. C in Chemistry/DMM in Applied Science**/112 inc. C in Chemistry at A Level.

*The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. **Alternatively a BTEC Health and Social Care/Medicinal Science is acceptable but must be accompanied by an A Level in Chemistry at a minimum grade C.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry, you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree, see page 7.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry.