- Criminal prosecutions depend on evidence that has been safely and appropriately collected, stored, examined, analyzed, and reported by forensic scientists. In your foundation year, the student will cover key areas of chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
- After that, you will learn the fundamental principles of forensic science from the crime scene to court.
- You will learn how to analyze and investigate a range of evidence at crime scenes and in the forensic laboratory.
- During their degree, the students will have the opportunity to analyze a range of real samples including ignitable liquid residues, drugs of abuse, trace evidence such as paint and fibers, and biological material.
- By the time you graduate, students will have an understanding of the UK legal system and their role in it as a forensic scientist. The students will be able to present their observations and conclusions as evidence in a court of law.
- The student will also have to learn how to conduct thorough, independent research, and feel confident about presenting comprehensive reports, both verbally and in writing.