Forensic Science

OVERVIEW

Kick-start your career in the criminal justice system with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Forensic Science programme. You’ll develop expertise in crime scene examination and the scientific examination of recovered materials. This will prepare you for life as a forensic scientist capable of using the latest chemical and biological techniques to analyse materials such as drugs, toxicology samples, trace evidence, DNA and ignitable liquids.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• This programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work as a forensic scientist in a lab or crime scene.
• You’ll work with simulated crime scenes to identify, record and collect evidence in a realistic manner.
• Learning is consolidated through site visits, workshops, role-play and presentations.
• Guest lectures from industry professionals, industry-based projects and work placements will increase your employability.
• This programme is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
• Upon completion of this degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC).

PROGRAMME DETAILS

This programme will provide you with a practical understanding of the techniques used in Forensic Science, which are also used widely in all areas of analytical
science.The chance to present evidence in mock court scenarios and group projects will help you develop the presentational, time management and IT skills sought after by employers.
As a graduate of UWS’s BSc (Hons) Forensic Science programme, not only are you equipped with the specific knowledge and skills associated with forensic science and the wider scientific community, but key transferable skills required by employers.

CAREERS

As a BSc (Hons) Forensic Science graduate, you’ll have expertise in both chemistry and biology – making you suitable for further academic study or employment in fields including pharmaceutical research, environmental protection, distilling and brewing, chemical analysis and policing. Recent UWS graduates have secured roles, including:
• Crime scene examiner
• Environmental forensic scientist
• Counterfeit whiskey investigator
• Pharmaceutical researcher
• Alzheimer’s disease researcher