Forensic and Analytical Science BSc Honours at Sheffield Hallam University
BSc (Honours) Forensic and Analytical Science
Four years full-time (including one year work placement) or three years full-time
UCAS code F490
You learn the skills needed for crime scene investigation
Forensic science provides important evidence to support the law and help solve crimes.
You study biology, chemistry and analytical science. You also study law and the role of the scientist in the legal system. Case studies teach you how to gather, present and examine evidence.
Analytical science is at the core of forensic science. You learn its role in diagnostics and molecular analysis and study current specialist forensic techniques.
The course has a strong laboratory focus and you develop skills in the latest practical techniques used throughout biosciences. Lab work in our modern and well-equipped facilities makes up 20 per cent of your timetable.
We develop your ability as a scientist as well as building the skills to improve your employability. These include • study skills • effective communication • IT skills • group work • analytical skills.
We offer a fully supported paid work placement in year three, which we strongly recommend. It allows you to develop your skills and makes you more attractive to potential employers. Placements can be taken in the UK, Europe or America and typically pay between £8,000 and £17,000.
Our national and multinational placement partners include • South Yorkshire and Derbyshire police forces • Pfizer Limited • GlaxoSmithKline • AstraZeneca • NHS hospitals • biotechnology companies.
You can then combine all the skills and knowledge you have gained by completing a major in depth research project of your choice. This can be completed at Sheffield Hallam or you may be able to return to your placement organisation.
Teaching methods include laboratory practical classes, seminars, small group tutorials, field work and interactive lectures.
A review of teaching standards by the national Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) rated our courses in this subject area as excellent (22 out of 24). The full report is available on the QAA website at www.qaa.ac.uk
The course is underpinned by extensive research and most of our teaching staff are active in our Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC). This allows us to feed scientific developments directly into the teaching programme.
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