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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
The University of Worcester has expert practitioners and employers running and teaching on the course and supporting students. The generous amount of practical content and contact time allows students to fully explore their areas of interest. They also build an impressive portfolio of skills and knowledge to maximise their employability success. The facilities from; a dedicated crime scene house, state of the art evidence detection and analysis instrumentation, to our human bone collection, allows students to work with apparatus and scenarios as if they were working within their chosen role. The impressive links with employers entitles students on this accredited course, to work on real world case examples and research projects. Because of the unique make up of this course students enviably can secure employment within a range of police and forensic arenas. Additionally due to the core biological content graduates can also pursue opportunities such as further study, teaching, medical and a host of biological careers. Our employability rates are excellent and several of our graduate’s volunteer to come back and talk to current students about their impressive careers and how the Forensic and Applied Biology course has assisted them to develop and succeed in their chosen field. Furthermore, we provide an exciting range of extracurricular events such as a search an rescue interactive away day, pathology museum trip, human bone collection trip and expert guest speaker talks.
Key features- Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. The first undergraduate degree in the country to be accredited with them for the Forensic Archaeology Component Standard- Excellent facilities including research labs, crime scene simulation house, geophysical equipment for detecting concealed burials and crime scene investigation kits- Strong industry links with West Mercia and Warwickshire police, and the Severn Area Rescue Association- Highly experienced staff with over 100 years combined experience in the field, giving you access to realistic scenes and real cases- Graduates successfully compete for both biological and forensic careers
Learn more about the course at our Open DaysVisiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days
Why the University of Worcester?The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.
Recent University of Worcester achievementsApplication deadline
31 January
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University League Table
85th
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University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, England
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97th out of 97 6
23rd out of 38 4
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/ Max 228122 53%64th
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/ Max 10028.0 28%92nd
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/ Max 54.06 81%18th
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