BSc Hons. Forensic Toxicology

The BSc Hons Forensic Toxicology course at the University of Greenwich is a science-based program that combines chemistry, biochemistry, and forensic science to investigate the effects of drugs and poisons on the human body. This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to analyze and interpret toxicological findings in a forensic context.Course Content: The course starts with a foundation in chemistry, physiology, and forensic science. As students progress, they will study forensic toxicology in more depth, learning about drug analysis, toxicological interpretation, clinical toxicology, and how drugs affect the brain and body. The program combines practical laboratory work with theoretical study and requires students to undertake a major research project in their final year.Key Modules: The course modules include Forensic Toxicology, Mechanisms of Drug Action, Clinical Toxicology, Analytical Science, Spectral and Chromatographic Analysis, Integrated Human Physiology, and Forensic Analysis. A final year research project on a topic of the student's choice is also included.Accreditations: The BSc Forensic Toxicology course at the University of Greenwich is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.Future Careers: Graduates from this course will be equipped to work in a variety of fields within the forensic sciences sector, such as drug testing, post-mortem toxicology, clinical toxicology, or pharmaceutical industries. Other options for career paths include forensic investigation, working with the police, hospitals, or other healthcare providers, or continuing into further postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.