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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Does the prospect of unravelling a crime scene’s mysteries excite you? Our Forensic Science degree, accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, is designed to give you the skills to succeed in a fascinating and vital sector. Our BSc Forensic Science degree will provide you with practical experience in crime scene processing and photography in our dedicated crime scene house and grounds. You will gain skills in the laboratory analysis of evidence types including fingermarks, trace evidence, footwear marks and digital, Forensic Biology (including analysis of body fluids, bloodstain interpretation, hair analysis and DNA profiling) and Forensic Chemistry (including drug profiling, analysis of explosives and the determination of blood alcohol concentration). A key emphasis will be the interpretation, evaluation and presentation of your findings. Our industry standard facilities include a crime scene house, specialist laboratories and equipment to capture fibre evidence and fingerprinting. You will also benefit from expert practitioner input into your degree through our Staffordshire Police Forensic Partnership.This version of the course also provides you with the opportunity to complete a work placement between the second and third years of the course - our placement staff will work with you to identify a suitable location for your work placement. Please note that you are responsible for any costs incurred in travelling to and from your work placement, and for any accommodation costs.On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with a Placement Year
Application deadline
31 January
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University information
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University League Table
108th
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Campus address
Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.14 83%8th
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