BSc in Forensic Science Courses Fees at University of Northumbria at Newcastle U.K.
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.
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,
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.
Examination of Trace Evidence Forensic Trace evidence will be explored focusing on evidence collection, current analytical techniques (eg XRF, FTIR, AAS, EDX) and the evaluation and interpretation of the evidence in context to forensic science. The interpretation and statistical significance of the results will be critically evaluated, as will report writing and expert opinion.
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science Fees UK/EU International Full-time £3145 per year £9038 per year Part-time £192 per 15 credit unit £1130 per 15 credit unit Placement (optional) £1573 per year £4519 per year Assessment £96 per 15 credit unit £565 per 15 credit unit Fees shown relate to 08/09 entry only, are subject to change Page last updated: 23/02/2009 For more information about fees and funding please view our guide. The University intends to provide its courses as outlined in these pages. Occasionally provision may be altered in order to meet changing circumstances or to keep courses up to date with trends and developments in subject areas.