In Year 1, you’ll be introduced to Scientific Techniques, including Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology, as well Crime Scene Processing.
In Year 2, you’ll focus on analysis and measurement. You’ll expand on the principles of criminalistic methods analysis with forensic chemistry, forensic biology and Marks and Traces. You will begin designing your final year research project and choose two option modules, including Firearm Investigation, Forensic Archaeology and Vehicle Collision Investigation.
In Year 3, our BSc (Hons) students put forensic knowledge into practice by working on simulated crime scenes, analysing the evidence and presenting in court as an Expert Witness. You’ll also complete your independent research project in a current forensic field
In Year 1, you’ll be introduced to Scientific Techniques, including Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology, as well Crime Scene Processing.
In Year 2, you’ll focus on analysis and measurement. You’ll expand on the principles of criminalistic methods analysis with forensic chemistry, forensic biology and Marks and Traces. You will begin designing your final year research project and choose two option modules, including Firearm Investigation, Forensic Archaeology and Vehicle Collision Investigation.
On the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with a Placement Year, you will complete your placement year between your second and final year. There are opportunities to work with Staffordshire Police through our Staffordshire Forensic Partnership, or other laboratory based employers.
In your final year, our BSc (Hons) students put forensic knowledge into practice by working on simulated crime scenes, analysing the evidence and presenting in court as an Expert Witness. You’ll also complete your independent research project in a current forensic field.
In year first year as a Foundation year student, you will build upon your knowledge of Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Applied Scientific skills to prepare you for year 2.
In Year 2, you’ll be introduced to Scientific Techniques, including Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology, as well Crime Scene Processing.
In Year 3, you’ll focus on analysis and measurement. You’ll expand on the principles of criminalistic methods analysis with forensic chemistry, forensic biology and Marks and Traces. You will begin designing your final year research project and choose two option modules, including Firearm Investigation, Forensic Archaeology and Vehicle Collision Investigation.
In your final year, our BSc (Hons) students put forensic knowledge into practice by working on simulated crime scenes, analysing the evidence and presenting in court as an Expert Witness. You’ll also complete your independent research project in a current forensic field.
In Year 1, you’ll be introduced to Scientific Techniques, including Forensic Chemistry and Forensic Biology, as well Crime Scene Processing.
In Year 2, you’ll focus on analysis and measurement. You’ll expand on the principles of criminalistic methods analysis with forensic chemistry, forensic biology and Marks and Traces. You will begin designing your final year research project and choose two option modules, including Firearm Investigation, Forensic Archaeology and Vehicle Collision Investigation.
In your third year, you will put forensic knowledge into practice by working on simulated crime scenes, analysing the evidence and presenting in court as an Expert Witness. You’ll also complete your independent research project in a current forensic field.
In your final year as an MSci student, you will have the opportunity to work more independently through either a professional placement or a research assistantship. By this stage, you’ll have the laboratory skills needed to function autonomously to demonstrate a wide variety of skills expected at Masters-level study.
Academic year
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 or 40 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours.
All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 or 40 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours.
All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 or 40 academic credits. Each credit taken equates to a total study time of around 10 hours.
All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. Your overall grade for the course and your degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Typically the majority of modules are 20 and 40 academic credits.
All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 480 credits for the degree as a whole. The course has one start point in September
Professional body accreditation
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Students that take the prescribed Chemistry pathway on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science programmes at Staffordshire University are eligible to become Associate Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC)
Professional body accreditation
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Students that take the prescribed Chemistry pathway on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science programmes at Staffordshire University are eligible to become Associate Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC)
Professional body accreditation
The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Students that take the prescribed Chemistry pathway on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science programmes at Staffordshire University are eligible to become Associate Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC)