Are you interested in working at the forefront of the newest science and the criminal justice system? Are you excited by the idea of investigating crime scenes using the latest technology and techniques? Want to play a crucial role in helping law courts reach their verdict? Our Forensic Science degree provides you with the theory and practical experience you need to succeed. Learn how to correctly analyse a crime scene and interpret the evidence in dedicated labs using specialist equipment, taught by academics experts from a wide range of forensic science disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to see how these are applied in the real world with a number of enrichment activities and trips focusing on forensic entomology, bone analysis, how fire behaves, and more. Plus, you’ll be able to flex the skills you’ve developed at our crime scene flat, where you’ll gather evidence across crime scenes in a realistic environment.
Course Details - Modules
**Modules are Subject to Change**
Year 1
• Introduction to Forensic Science
• Scientific Skills
• Fundamentals of Measurement and Instrumentation
• Biology of the Cell
• Core and Materials Science
• Introduction to Law for Forensic Scientists
Year 2
• Explosion, Fire and Firearms
• Criminal Law for Forensic Scientists
• Marks and Traces
• Forensic Biology
• Research Methods
• Measurement and Instrumentation in Forensic Analysis
Year 3
• Incident Investigation
• Biological Evidence
• Case Assessment and Interpretation
• Research project (with advanced topics in forensic science)
• Law of Evidence for Forensic Scientists
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F410
Institution code:
L75
Campus Name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Must include a Science subject
Must include 12 credits in a Science related Access
In a relevant Science subject
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Provider information
103 Borough Road
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Southwark
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