Forensic Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Crime is evolving, and so are the methods to combat it, with forensic specialists playing a pivotal role in global criminal investigations. This course offers hands-on training from day one, collaborating with experts in state-of-the-art facilities. Students will investigate crime scenes, analyse evidence in dedicated labs for forensics, chemistry, bioarchaeology, and ballistics, and present findings in authentic courtrooms. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, it integrates law, ethics, and advanced science, supported by guest speakers, work placements, and study-abroad options. High performers can advance to an MSci pathway for a master's-level qualification.Forensics extends beyond crime-fighting to areas like food safety, biometric security, wildlife protection, and combating counterfeiting and smuggling. The course features expert-led teaching, top UK facilities used by organisations such as HMRC and British Transport Police, and opportunities for 12-month placements with entities like the NHS or international exchanges in Canada. The BSc is a three-year degree (four with placement), while the MSci is a four-year program with advanced study in years three and four, accessible based on academic performance.