Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree will prepare you for a career in a vital role in the UK and international criminal justice systems through recent advances in analytical sciences and genetics as you will develop expertise in crime scene examination and the scientific examination of recovered materials. This degree will prepare you for life as a forensic scientist capable of using the latest chemical and biological techniques to analyze materials such as drugs, toxicology samples, trace evidence, DNA, and ignitable liquids. This will help you in preparation for a career such as a Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) or a civilian forensic support role which assists the police/law enforcement to investigate serious crimes and obtain vital fingerprint or DNA evidence which is used to secure a conviction at trial. You will also have access to work-based learning opportunities with industry partners including GlaxoSmithKline.

General Eligibility

We welcome Scottish, UK, and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. Dont worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• overall score 6.0_x000D_ no sub-test less than 5.5