BSc (Hons) Forensics, Policing and Investigations

The Forensics, Policing and Investigations BSc (Hons) course offered by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) focuses on educating students in numerous important aspects of criminal investigations. With the use of real-world case studies, theoretical perspectives, and scientific techniques, the course provides a well-rounded perspective on the forensic science and policing area.Course Content: The course provides students with a blend of investigation techniques and forensic science principles. It emphasizes a variety of elements such as crime scenes, courtrooms, police investigations, evidence collection and analysis, human identification and digital forensic investigations. Practical laboratory experiences are also an integral part of the course content.Key Modules: Key modules of this program include Forensic Anthropology, Crime Scene Investigation, Policing and Society, Digital Forensic Investigation, and others. The curriculum covers all stages of the investigative process, dealing with the capture, collection, preservation, examination, analysis and presentation of criminal evidence.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.Future Careers: After successful completion of the course, students may explore numerous career opportunities in fields like police service, crime scene investigation, forensic science laboratories, immigration service, prison service, or drug enforcement agencies. Additionally, it also provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.