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Students will discover how a crime scene is investigated and how to collect and analyse crime scene evidence. They will learn about ethical computer hacking, DNA analysis and much more. There is a large practical and project component to the programme, and students will learn skills such as project management, time management, decision making and laboratory practical skills. On completion, graduates will have a qualification that will provide opportunities for employment in a range of areas and will facilitate career advancement to managerial positions. This degree is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, an internationally recognised professional body with members in over 60 countries. It is one of only three forensic courses in the Institutes of Technology sector to have this full professional accreditation. Show less

Course Details

Year 1
Academic and Professional Skills (SC:SC)
5 credits

Biology 1.1
15 credits

Chemistry 1.1
15 credits

Physics 1
15 credits

Mathematics 1.1
10 credits

Year 2
Introduction to Forensic Science
5 credits

Analytical Forensics 2.1
5 credits

Forensic Legal Studies
5 credits

Data Modelling and Statistics
5 credits

Organic Chemistry 2.1.
5 credits

Inorganic Chemistry 2.1
5 credits

Forensic DNA 1
5 credits

Analytical Techniques 2.2
5 credits

Computer Forensics 1
5 credits

Forensics and Analytical Quality Management
5 credits

Physical Chemistry 2.1
5 credits

Organic Chemistry 2.2
5 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 3
Trace Evidence Collection and Analysis
5 credits

Chromatographic Methods
5 credits

Computer Forensics II
5 credits

Spectrophotometric Methods of Analysis 3.1
5 credits

Organic Chemistry 3.1
5 credits

Forensic DNA 2
5 credits

Placement
30 credits

*Exit Award option available

Year 4
Electrochemical and Pharmacopoeia Methods
5 credits

Forensic Evidence Evaluation
10 credits

Forensic Chemistry 1
5 credits

Research Methods for Forensic Science
5 credits

Computer Forensics III
5 credits

Environmental Forensics
5 credits

Forensic Chemistry 2
5 credits

Forensic Project
10 credits

Analytical Chemistry 4.1
10 credits

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