Forensic Science
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
UCAS Code: F412 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Including at least one relevant subject at Level 3. Relevant subjects include: Biology Chemistry Applied Science
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Merit or Distinction, of which 6 level 3 credits must be achieved in an essential subject with units awarded at Distinction. Essential subjects include Biology or Chemistry or Applied Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You are expected to have at least Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills, typically, GCSEs in English language and mathematics at grade 4 (or C) or passes in level 2 Functional Skills.
96-112 points including biology or chemistry at grade H2 at Higher Level.
Science subject required including Merit in essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry or Applied Science.
Biology at grade C or Chemistry at grade C.
Biology at grade A or Chemistry at grade A.
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Including at least one relevant subject at Level 3. Relevant subjects include: Biology Chemistry Applied Science
About this course
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**Course overview**: This is a multidisciplinary course where in addition to learning the vital skills relevant to a forensic scientist, you develop an in-depth understanding of key biology and chemistry subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, toxicology and analytical chemistry.
Forensic science has an important role to play in modern society and can lead to an extremely rewarding and fulfilling career. This degree reflects the skills required by the modern forensic and graduate scientist. In addition to extensive skills development in the practice of current methods of scientific forensic analysis, grounding is also given in the investigative processes from recovering evidence through to presenting it in court. Taking criminal investigation as an example, fragments of glass, paint fragments, fibres, footwear marks or DNA extracted from body fluids can help provide evidence to link individuals with each other or with the scene of a crime. The challenge is deciding which samples to examine and how to obtain the best evidential value by analysing and interpreting them.
This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
**After the course**: Forensic science graduates can find employment in a wide range of sectors - you are not restricted to a forensic scientist role. You have enhanced employment prospects in sectors which include medical, scientific and research laboratories, chemical and processing industries, the legal profession, probation service, police, Ministry of Defence, Home Office, trading standards, criminal justice agencies. With focus on science communication, some graduates choose to pursue a career in teaching.
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Crime, Forensic and Investigative Sciences
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