BSc in Forensic Science Course Facilities at University of Northumbria at Newcastle U.K.
At least 40% of the curriculum involves laboratory or computer based experimentation and access to modern instrumental techniques is paramount in your development. Light and airy, spacious laboratory provision is complimented by specialist facilities such as state of the art analytical instrumentation, courtrooms and the ‘crime scene’ facility.
Course Staff
The course benefits from specialist teaching staff of former forensic scientists and places a strong emphasis on ‘hands on’ laboratory work. Subject specialists are utilised throughout the course from areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics and law. Visiting lecturers who are current forensic practitioners are also involved in course delivery and programme development. Teaching staff have won several awards for the quality of their teaching within the university such as ‘Applauding and Promoting Teaching’ Awards and the ‘e-Tutor of the year 2007′.
Course Research
The final year project is a chance for students to explore, in greater detail, an aspect of emerging forensic science and benefits from the expertise of specialist staff members. Current scientific research from members of the teaching team enriches the curriculum. Teaching team members also carry out pedagogic research to constantly improve the teaching and learning methods utilised in delivery of the course.
Conferences
Northumbria University hosts national and international conferences to which you may be invited to attend, such as the 2007 ‘Shaping the future of Forensic Science Conference’, and ‘Dealing with Disasters Conference’ and the Higher Education Academy Special Interest Group in Forensic Science ‘Practical Projects in Forensic Science’. You will also be encouraged to attend events outside the university.
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The tuition fee for 2008 entry for applicants assessed as 'home' for fees purposes is £3,145. This course attracts a scholarship of £1,000. For further information, including international student fees and scholarships,
Year 1 entry
The tuition fee for 2009 entry for applicants assessed as 'home' for fees purposes is £3,225. This course attracts a scholarship of £1,000.
At least 40% of the curriculum involves laboratory or computer based experimentation and access to modern instrumental techniques will be paramount to your development. Light and airy, spacious laboratory provision is complimented by specialist facilities such as state of the art analytical instrumentation, courtrooms and the 'crime scene' facility.
Course Staff
The course benefits from specialist teaching staff of former forensic scientists and places a strong emphasis on 'hands on' laboratory work. Subject specialists are utilised throughout, from areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics and law. Visiting lecturers who are current forensic practitioners are also involved in course delivery and development.
Our graduates are highly motivated and skilled with the ability to respond to employment opportunities in varied science sectors such as forensic science, chemistry, biotechnology and the police and criminal justice system. Other careers, where the benefits of a science- based degree are recognised include accountancy, medical science and teacher training.
This module will allow you to engender a spirit of enquiry into a substantial research-based project in your specialist discipline. Here, you will apply the knowledge and skills obtained in previous modules in a range of IT, literature-based or lab-based projects. All projects will include development of research skills and discussion of results as well as an opportunity to compose a written dissertation.
This module is designed to critically evaluate the delivery of forensic science to the Criminal Justice system (CJS). For those involved with the delivery and/or procurement of forensic science there is a requirement to understand the needs of the CJS and associated standards (accreditation, quality assurance, validation). This module reviews the overall management of forensic science from the demands upon the individual scientist to the overall contribution made to society.
Forensic Toxicology
This module explores key themes in forensic toxicology - analytical toxicology, current issues, interpretation and novel approaches to the discipline. The focus of the module is research based to include for example, post-mortem drug redistribution, tolerance, genotoxicity, where you will be able to critically evaluate the impact of existing methodologies, interpret experimental data and apply this knowledge.
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