BScForensic Science

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	F410

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) 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 Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..gy/ug/2017-18/forensic-science

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Forensic Biology and Microscopy
The Forensic Process
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Skills for Forensic Science
Year Two

Crime Scene Investigation and Image Processing
Biological Techniques in Forensic Science
Forensic Toxicology: methods and applications
Legal Issues in the Criminal Justice System
Criminalistics
Analytical Chemistry
Year Three
Optional year-long work placements are available.

Final Year

Drugs of Abuse
Research Project
Genetics for Identification
Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
Ballistics and Firearms
Forensic Archaeology and Palaeopathology

Career opportunities

Employers in the fields of chemistry, biology and physics as well as forensic science highly value graduates with a strong background in:

scientific investigation
the reconstruction of events
the presentation of findings.
These skills are invaluable for careers in:

Forensic Science
law enforcement (for example, the police, Customs and Excise, immigration and fraud investigation)
academic research.
Our recent graduates have achieved the following careers:

Derbyshire Constabulary – Forensic Services Assistant
De Montfort University – Microbiology Lab Technician
Reckett Benckiser – Analytical Assistant
Nottinghamshire Police – Police Constable
Harlan Sera Limited – Laboratory Technician
Boots – Pharmacy Development Analyst
Premier Analytical Services – Microscopist
Surrey Police – Intelligence Processing Assistant
Nanosight – Particle Physicist.
Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.