BSc (Hons)Forensic Science

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Medway Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	F410

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Applicant will be required to attend an interview.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/engsci/f410

Overview

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Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Fundamentals of Biochemistry (30 credits)
Fundamental Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills – Life Science (15 credits)
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
Introduction to Forensic Science (15 credits)
Practical and Professional Skills (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Intermediate Forensic Science (30 credits)
Instrumental Analysis (15 credits)
Skills in Crime Scene Examination, Evidence Recovery and Law (15 credits)
Genetics (15 credits)
Forensic Geoscience (15 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Project (Chemical Sciences) (30 credits)
Advanced Topics in Forensic Science (15 credits)
Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

Pharmaceutical Analysis & Testing (30 credits)
Forensic Identification and Investigation (15 credits)
Computer Forensics 2 (15 credits)
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)
Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)

Career opportunities

This degree will equip you with the broad scientific training and transferable skills that will give you the maximum opportunity for choice in your career. Graduates may pursue roles in forensic science and criminal justice, but also in management, communications and the wider pharmaceutical, chemical and biological sectors.