Course Overview

Perhaps youve always wondered what it would be like to get involved in a real crime-scene investigation. Or maybe youre intrigued by how science can be applied to support the legal system. On this course accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, youll get the chance to see chemistry in action and build a broad range of skills thatll stand you in good stead for a science-sector career. A key part of your time on the Chemistry with Forensic Science BSc(Hons) will be spent getting hands-on experience. We know employers are looking for graduates to hit the ground running when they start work, thats why weve designed the course as much as possible around practical experiments. In our modern labs, youll get to grips with a whole range of instruments with the aim of becoming skilled in chemical and forensic analysis. Techniques you could have the chance to try out include spot tests for blood, drugs, and firearm residues, identifying glass and paint fragments, and examining microscopic hairs and fibers. Building on the solid foundations youll get from your Chemistry and Forensics modules, well also give you the chance to spend a year in industry or research in Year 3. Not only is a placement year a golden opportunity to put your knowledge into practice, but it could also help give that all-important boost to your employability when you graduate.

General Eligibility

A Level - BBC

BTEC - DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.