Forensic Science and Criminology BSc Hons at Anglia Ruskin University
Forensic Science and Criminology BSc (Hons)
Course summarySubject area: Forensic Science
Location of study: Cambridge
Length of study: 3 years
UCAS code: FL43
Entry requirements: 200 tariff points at A Level or equivalent. 200 points at GCE/VCE A Level or equivalent, including including Grade C Biology OR Chemistry
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Course overview
Forensic Science is the application of scientific disciplines and techniques that may be used to produce evidence acceptable in a court of law. Recent advances in forensic science, most famously in DNA analysis, have combined to greatly increase the investigating powers of practising forensic scientists, making this a field of increasing importance and relevance.
The main aims of this degree are:
to give you a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of forensic science
to enable you to carry out investigations and research, and to assess the reliability of your results.
Throughout your three years of study, the focus will be on providing you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to operate as a forensic scientist. You will have the opportunity to hone these skills in our on-campus “crime-scene” under the guidance of teaching staff who are, in many cases, professional forensic practitioners.
A range of module options, including Forensic Analysis of Drugs and Poisons, and Advanced Fire and Explosion Investigation, will allow you to develop specialisms within the field.
When you graduate you will be able to:
demonstrate your understanding of the essential principles and concepts of forensic science
demonstrate your command of the principal techniques of forensic investigation and their application to different types of evidence.
This academically challenging course delves into some important and fascinating areas of science. The real focus of this course though is on providing you with the practical skills used by professionals within the field – which should make you very attractive to a range of potential employers.
Module guide
Year one core modules:
Introduction to Forensic Methodologies
Introduction to Biology and Forensic Chemistry
Physical and Quantitative Chemistry for Forensic Scientists
United Kingdom Legal Systems and Law for Forensic Scientists
Introduction to Police and Forensic Photography
Year two core modules:
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory Quality Management
The Forensic Analysis of DNA and Biological Material
Spectroscopic Techniques for Forensic Science
Project Preparation
Scene Laboratory Investigation
Year three core modules:
Advanced Forensic Methodologies
Undergraduate Major Project
Associated careers
This course is specifically designed to prepare you for a career in forensic science.
Assessment
Assessment is via a mix of examination, essays, work portfolios, presentations, poster presentations, role play and evaluation of work from practical classes.
Other courses in the Forensic Science subject area:Course title Length of study UCAS code Total tariff points Specific entry requirements
Forensic Science BSc (Hons) 3 years F411 200 A levels required include Grade C Biology OR Chemistry
Forensic Science and Criminology BSc (Hons) 3 years FL43 200 200 points at GCE/VCE A Level or equivalent, including including Grade C Biology OR Chemistry
Forensic Science and Medical Biology BSc (Hons) 3 years FB49 200 Required subjects include Grade C Biology OR Chemistry
Forensic Science and Psychology BSc (Hons) 3 years FC48 200 200 points at GCE/VCE A Level or equivalent, including including Grade C Biology OR Chemistry
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