Course description
BSc Forensic Science and Law
Programme
-Year 1 provides a thorough introduction to English law, criminal justice and forensic science. It covers biochemistry, cell biology and genetics. Pharmaceutical chemistry is considered, as well as crime scene investigation, and you have the chance to analyse bioscience research methods and techniques.
-In your second year, you might look at food biochemistry, forensic biology and undertake a forensic science practical. You could also explore criminal law in depth, investigate theories of crime, and examine the role of police in society.
-You may choose to undertake a year-long work placement in Year 3, or proceed directly to your final year. Advanced topics in forensic and pharmaceutical science, analytical biochemistry and contemporary issues in criminology will be examined. You might investigate gene manipulation, the law of criminal evidence, and effective laboratory management. You can also undertake a forensic science research project.