Forensic science involves the analysis of biological, chemical or physical samples collected as evidence during a criminal investigation. As a Forensic Scientist you will provide crucial scientific evidence which may link a suspect to the scene of the crime, the victim, or the weapon. The key problem-solving and analytical skills developed in forensic and analytical science are widely sought after in many other industrial sectors including the oil, gas, pharmaceutical, and food industries. You will study the equivalent of four 15-credit modules during each of the two semesters per year. A normal workload should involve 12 hours of lectures and tutorials and up to six hours of laboratory work (all in class sizes of approximately 35) per week. Laboratory activities include crime scene and recovery of evidence exercises, Forensic and Analytical Chemistry, Biology laboratory work, project work and courtroom training. The crime scene exercises involve group working and in the latter stages of the course, part of the assessment takes place within the Moot court. We’re ranked 1st in Scotland for graduate prospects in Forensic Science The Complete University Guide 2018, published in 2017

SQA Higher: BBBC to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics or Environmental Science. English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: BCC to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths or Physics or Environmental Science. English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6 or above if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include Chemistry and one further science from Biology/Human Biology, Maths and Physics, English and Maths are required at grade O2 or above if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5 plus one further science from Biology, Maths or Physics at Higher Level. English and Maths are required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.