This course will teach you the fundamental principles of forensic science from crime scene to court. You’ll learn how to analyse and investigate a range of evidence at crime scenes and in the forensic laboratory. In the first year of your degree, you will cover key forensic concepts including how to package evidence correctly and perform preliminary tests for body fluids and drugs of abuse. You will also gain knowledge in the scientific disciplines to equip you for the more advanced analytical modules you will encounter as the degree progresses. During your degree you will have the opportunity to analyse a range of ‘real’ samples including ignitable liquid residues, drugs of abuse, trace evidence such as paint and fibres and biological material. By the time you graduate, you will have developed an understanding of the UK legal system and your role in it as a forensic scientist. You will be able to present your observations and conclusions as evidence in a court of law. You will also have learnt how to conduct thorough, independent research, and feel confident about presenting comprehensive reports, both verbally and in writing.

If you’re applying for an undergraduate course (year 1 entry) you must hold one of the following: 1 year in a recognised Bachelors degree programme with an overall average of 3.5-3.9 Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании (базовый уровень) (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (basic level) ) (awarded post 1994) with average of 3.5 exceptionally good grades in Svidetelstvo (Attestat) o Srednem Obrazovanii (all subjects passed with 5) may be considered a recognised foundation qualification