BSc Hons Forensic Science

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at the University of Bedfordshire is a dynamic course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of forensic science from crime scene to court. The course promotes scientific literacy, critical thinking, and professional ethics among students while equipping them with the knowledge and hands-on experience to work competently in a forensic science lab.Course Content: The course content includes key areas of forensic science including forensic biology (human and animal, plants, microbes), forensic chemistry (fires, explosions, glass, paint), and forensic anthropology (identification of human remains). It also emphasizes understanding the legal system and the role of forensic scientists in criminal investigations, with a focus on the protocols for collecting, handling, and analyzing forensic evidence.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Forensic Examination and Analysis, Forensic DNA Analysis, Crime Scene to Court, and Advanced Forensic Analysis. The course also offers modules in Quality Assurance and Regulation in Forensic Science, Forensic Anthropology, and Research Project for Forensic Science.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Future Careers: After completion of the course, students can pursue a variety of career options. They could work within forensic science laboratories, crime scene investigation teams, toxicology, teaching, science communication, higher level study, or use their transferable skills for a wide range of careers such as analytical chemists, biotechnologists, toxicologists and DNA analysts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.