Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

Nottingham College

You’ll develop knowledge and understanding of forensic science theories and practice to be able to apply them in a variety of situations and contexts.

• Introduction to Forensic Biology
• Introduction to Forensic Chemistry
• Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation and Photography
• Professional, Research, and Quantitative Skills
• The Legal System, Criminal Justice, and the Expert Witness

• Advanced Forensic Biology
• Analytical Forensic Chemistry
• Advanced Crime Scene Investigation and Management
• Forensic Analysis of Evidence
• Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
• Fire and Explosions

• Independent Research Project
• Anthropology, Archaeology, and Post-Mortem Processes
• Toxicology and Drugs of Abuse
• Interpretation, Evaluation, and Presentation of Evidence
• Contemporary Issues in Forensic Science

This course is based at our new £58 million City Hub campus, next to Nottingham train station. The campus boasts state-of-the-art science laboratories for students studying in the fields of biology, chemistry, forensics, pharmaceuticals and dental technology. Specialist forensic resources at our Basford campus include a crime scene house with blood spatter room and fingerprint analysis equipment.

Units are assessed via a range of internally set and assessed assignments including: reports, case studies, oral presentations, practical assessments, crime scene assessments, mock court assessments, individual project work, data analysis, research, investigation, problem-solving tasks and portfolios of evidence.

(Level 6) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Science - awarded by The Open University

We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.

This is a versatile science degree providing an excellent basis for future careers. Graduates will be well-placed for employment in a wide variety of fields, such as governmental agencies, forensic investigation, policing, quality assurance in food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory analysis, chemical and biological research and teaching.Specific roles include: forensic scientist, ballistic expert, DNA analyst, toxicologist, biomedical scientist or analytical chemist.