Forensic Science - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• CHEM3600 - Fundamentals of Chemistry (15 credits)

• CHEM3610 - Organic Chemistry 1 - Structure and Reactivity (15 credits)

• CHEM3640 - Applied Maths for Chemists and Forensic Scientists (15 credits)

• CHEM3900 - Experimental Chemistry 1 (15 credits)

• CHEM4001 - Chemistry and Forensic Science Academic Advising and Skills Development I (1 credits)

• FSCI3010 - Introduction to Forensic Science (15 credits)

• FSCI3020 - Practical Skills in Forensic Science 1 (15 credits)

• FSCI3030 - Core Inorganic and Physical Chemistry for Forensic Science (15 credits)

• FSCI3080 - Introduction to Ballistics (15 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• CHEM5720 - Analytical Chemistry 1 - Methods and Validation (15 credits)

• CHEM5710 - Biochemistry - Biomolecules and Enzymes (15 credits)

• FSCI5010 - Fundamental Forensic Techniques (15 credits)

• FSCI5030 - Applied Forensic Practice (15 credits)

• FSCI5040 - Practice Skills for Forensic Science 2 (15 credits)

• FSCI5020 - Forensic Archaeology (15 credits)

• FSCI5110 - Digital Forensics (15 credits)

• FSCI5560 - Forensic Ballistics (15 credits)

Stage 3

Compulsory modules currently include
 

• CHEM6720 - Analytical Chemistry 2 - Advanced Methods (15 credits)

• FSCI6010 - Fires and Explosions (15 credits)

• FSCI6020 - Law of Evidence and the Expert Witness (15 credits)

• FSCI6120 - Contemporary Topics in Forensic Science (15 credits)

• FSCI6030 - Chemistry for the Analysis of Trace Evidence (15 credits)

• FSCI6370 - DNA Analysis & Interpretation (15 credits)

• FSCI6200 - Forensic Science Project (30 credits)

GCSE

Mathematics grade 4/C

Access to HE Diploma

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

BTEC Nationals

The University will consider applicants holding/studying BTEC Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) in a relevant Science subject at 180 credits or more, on a case by case basis. Please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall or 14 at HL including Chemistry or Biology 5 at HL and Mathematics 4 at HL or SL

T level

The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

The annual tuition fees for this course are:

Home full-time
£9250

EU full-time
£15900

International full-time
£21200

You graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as:
 

• excellent communication skills

• work independently or as part of a team

• the ability to solve problems and think analytically

• time management.

This means that our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields and have gone on to work for companies such as Cellmark, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and the Forensic Explosives Laboratory which is part of the Ministry of Defence and provides scientific support to the Police and Crown Prosecution Service.