Course Overview

A diverse range of opportunities within the Scottish Police Services Authority and Forensic Science Laboratories are available, including scene examination, fire investigation, laboratory analysis, and health and safety, and police graduate entry. Alternatively, a number of students opt for careers in industries in which employment prospects are particularly good (including pharmaceutical, oil, and biotechnology). Is Forensic and Analytical Science a good career choice? Previous Forensic and Analytical Science graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers: Analytical Scientist Technical Service Chemist Freeze Drying Technician Applications Technician Lab Technician Research & Development Postgraduate study in specialist forensic disciplines and teaching are other routes many of our graduates choose to take. There are also opportunities for students to pursue forensic and analytical research at the university, for example in anti-fraud technology, advances in DNA technologies, environmental chemistry, and drugs, and toxicology.

General Eligibility

BBC/BCCC to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, or Environmental Science. English and Maths are required at National 5 B if not held at Higher

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.