BSc Hons Chemistry with Forensic Science

at University College Cork

Modules

Year 1 Modules:

Refer to CK402 and CK406.
 

Year 2 Modules:

Biomolecules;  Introduction to Forensic Science;  Current Perspectives in Genetics;  Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry;  Main Group and Transition Element Chemistry;  Energetics and Kinetics;  States of Matter;  Structures & Reactions of Main Group Compounds;  Aromatics, Carbonyls and Alkenes;  Spectroscopy;  Structure, Bonding and Quantum Mechanics  
 

Year 3 Modules:

Forensic Analysis;  Forensic Psychology;  Toxicology;  Pharmaceutical Chemistry;  Inorganic Chemistry;  Physical Chemistry;  Analytical Chemistry;  Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds

 
Students who have passed Year 3 may opt to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree rather than proceed to Year 4. 

Year 4 Modules:

Forensic Genetics and Molecular Biology;  Forensic and Legal Medicine;  Research Project;  Advanced Inorganic Chemistry;  Lasers, Photochemistry & Spectroscopy;   Interfaces, Microscopy & Modelling;  Advanced Organic Synthesis, Biosynthesis and Reactivity;  Advanced Methods of Forensic Science;  Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The fees for BSc Hons Chemistry with Forensic Science may vary from €16,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

The course offers you a unique combination of skills in chemistry, biochemistry and disciplines related to forensic science.
 

Transferable skills of our graduates include problem solving, communicating science, time management and teamwork.
 

Types of jobs our graduates get include:

• Crime scene investigator (CSI)
• Analytical chemist
• Laboratory technician or manager 
   

The types of companies our students work include:

• Chemical industry and R&D
• Forensic laboratories
• Pharmaceutical, and other chemistry-related industries
• Quality assurance & control laboratories