BSc Forensic Science
Taking part in the Forensic Science programme at University of Hull, you’ll be taught by internationally respected experts including experienced Forensic practitioners using the most advanced concepts and methodologies to develop your scientific knowledge.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
Home/EU: £9,250 per year
International: £18,300 per year
Location
Hull, United Kingdom
About the programme
At Hull, we teach you much more than just the theory of forensic science. Here we’ll take you from crime scene to court room going beyond the lecture theatre to gain practical experience in crime scene investigation, analyse evidence in the laboratory and learn how to be an expert witness in court.
Forensic science is one of the fastest growing sectors and this course prepares you for a range of careers.
You’ll gain the essential knowledge and fundamental skills to become a competent and confident forensic scientist with a significant focus on practice to application. We’ll support you to develop critical thinking skills and teach you how to present clearly supported/evidenced opinions as you progress through the course. You’ll also be able to make use of our excellent links with local police forces.
The Forensic Science programme at University of Hull equips you for a range of career options to work as a forensic scientist, an academic researcher, commercial scientist, crime scene investigator, scientific sales, or teaching – to name just a few possible destinations.
Future prospects
- Forensic scientist
- Academic researcher
- Commercial scientist
- Scientific sales
- Teacher
- Consultancy
- Crime scene investigator
You’ll study the subject in a forensic science context, giving you the skills to work or undertake further study within a range of scientific fields. These may include toxicology, forensic biology and trace evidence. These skills would also be relevant to other careers within the criminal justice system such as crime scene investigation and the police. There are also opportunities in teaching and research.Graduates from our department go into a diverse range of other careers with employers such as ConocoPhillips, RB (formerly Reckitt Benckiser), the Civil Service, pharmacies, various hospitals and the NHS.The Forensic Science degree equips you to work as a forensic scientist, as an academic researcher, as a commercial scientist, in scientific sales, as a data analyst or in education or teaching – to name just a few possible destinations.
Courses Included
- Forensic Science
- DNA and Chromatography
- Skills for Forensic Science
- Biochemistry
- Cell Structure and Function
- Human Physiology
Interested? Get started today!
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