Forensic Science

Forensic science has changed from fingerprints, footwear and simple blood typing to specialist fields such as chemical analysis, DNA profiling and skeletal analysis, to name but a few areas. Our courses help you to hone forensic scientists’ analytical and scientific skills in order to solve a wide range of cases.

Key facts

Highly experienced, research-active staff
Dedicated crime scene investigation lab
Workplace learning opportunities
Highly-active research group with support in a range of areas
Hands-on practical experience of modern laboratory equipment
Research-led advanced modules on analytical methods
Real courtroom practice
Crime scene investigation role-plays set by senior CSIs
Opportunities to attend Forensic Science Society meetings
Tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh
As a student on these courses you will be eligible to become a Student Member of the Forensic Science Society. (You will need to apply directly to the Forensic Science Society. There is an annual fee of £40 - correct at time of writing)

Typical course content

The course covers the three key elements of forensic science, namely: the search and recovery of evidence, biological (including DNA), chemical and physical analysis, and the presentation of evidence in court.

In the first year you will learn how crime scenes are investigated, hone your key laboratory skills and learn the fundamental biology and chemistry on which forensic analysis is based. Later you will learn to search complex crime scenes and use modern, instrumental methods to analyse samples. In the final year you gain advanced knowledge and skills including court room skills, and you will carry out a research project in a field of your choice.

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Career opportunities

A scientific qualification with transferable skills (i.e. research, report writing, critical thinking, problem solving communication, team working, numeracy and mathematical skills and decision making) can open-up career opportunities in many fields,

For example:

forensic science employers
teaching
laboratory analysis
public sector
armed forces
customs
insurance
police force
further study opportunities

Course content

You will study the areas of forensic chemistry, forensic evidence and photographic techniques. The course covers the key topics of cell biology, forensic biology, forensic genetics, drugs and toxicology, and instrumental analysis. You will also develop a broad range of practical laboratory skills, including material analysis, and learn how to search complex crime scenes and recover evidence. You will also learn how to present evidence in court.

Assessment

A broad range of assessment methods are used; these include crime scene and court role-play, oral and poster presentations, essays and laboratory reports, and written exams. Each module is assessed by a variety of methods, enabling students to display their full potential. A dissertation will form one of the final parts of your assessment.

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

240 points at A level or equivalent for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminal Justice, to include at least one science subject, preferably chemistry. A good pass in GCSE mathematics. See information on general entry requirements.

You will be introduced to the study areas of forensic evidence and photographic techniques. Forensic biology and forensic genetics and forensic chemistry are all covered by the course. You will also develop laboratory skills, learn how to search and recover evidence and carry out practical crime scene investigations, and gain invaluable work-based learning experience.

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

120 points at A level or equivalent for the FdSc Forensic Science, to include at least one science subject, preferably chemistry. A good pass in GCSE mathematics.

From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

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Key facts Highly experienced, research-active staff Dedicated crime scene investigation lab Workplace learning opportunities Highly-active research group with support in a range of areas Hands-on practical experience of modern laboratory equipment Research-led advanced modules on analytical methods Real courtroom practice Crime scene investigation role-plays set by senior CSIs Opportunities to attend Forensic Science Society meetings Tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh As a student on these courses you will be eligible to become a Student Member of the Forensic Science Society. (You will need to apply directly to the Forensic Science Society. There is an annual fee of £40 - correct at time of writing) Typical course content The course covers the three key elements of forensic science, namely: the search and recovery of evidence, biological (including DNA), chemical and physical analysis, and the presentation of evidence in court. In the first year you will learn how crime scenes are investigated, hone your key laboratory skills and learn the fundamental biology and chemistry on which forensic analysis is based. Later you will learn to search complex crime scenes and use modern, instrumental methods to analyse samples. In the final year you gain advanced knowledge and skills including court room skills, and you will carry out a research project in a field of your choice. View profiles of our science teaching staff Career opportunities A scientific qualification with transferable skills (i.e. research, report writing, critical thinking, problem solving communication, team working, numeracy and mathematical skills and decision making) can open-up career opportunities in many fields, For example: forensic science employers teaching laboratory analysis public sector armed forces customs insurance police force further study opportunities Meet the student Course content BSc (Hons) Forensic Science You will study the areas of forensic chemistry, forensic evidence and photographic techniques. The course covers the key topics of cell biology, forensic biology, forensic genetics, drugs and toxicology, and instrumental analysis. You will also develop a broad range of practical laboratory skills, including material analysis, and learn how to search complex crime scenes and recover evidence. You will also learn how to present evidence in court. BSc (Hons) Forensic Science modules Assessment A broad range of assessment methods are used; these include crime scene and court role-play, oral and poster presentations, essays and laboratory reports, and written exams. Each module is assessed by a variety of methods, enabling students to display their full potential. A dissertation will form one of the final parts of your assessment. Course duration Full-time 3 years Part-time 6 years Entry requirements and applying 240 points at A level or equivalent for the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminal Justice, to include at least one science subject, preferably chemistry. A good pass in GCSE mathematics. See information on general entry requirements. UCAS code: F412 Part time applicants should apply direct FdSc Forensic Science You will be introduced to the study areas of forensic evidence and photographic techniques. Forensic biology and forensic genetics and forensic chemistry are all covered by the course. You will also develop laboratory skills, learn how to search and recover evidence and carry out practical crime scene investigations, and gain invaluable work-based learning experience. See information on FdSc Forensic Science modules Course duration Part-time 4 years Entry requirements and applying 120 points at A level or equivalent for the FdSc Forensic Science, to include at least one science subject, preferably chemistry. A good pass in GCSE mathematics. General entry requirements Part-time: apply direct From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.	Undergraduate courses BSc (Hons) Forensic Science modules BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminal Justice modules FdSc Forensic Science modules Meet the Student For more information about our courses please telephone 01978 293439 or email SID@glyndwr.ac.uk See our brochure (pdf format) on studying Science & Technology at Glyndŵr University
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