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Chemistry with Forensic Science is an interdisciplinary course involving forensic, chemical and biochemical science, as well as toxicology, psychology, pharmacology and pathology. It also provides practical and communication skills.

The four-year degree course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and its main strengths include:

• Competitive skills and employability
• Excellent student experience
• Hands-on experience
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Research oriented teaching and innovation
• Presentation and communication skills

Forensic modules have practical examinations and the final year includes a research project in either chemical, forensic or related sciences using the state of the art facilities.

Modules

Year 1 Modules:

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

Skills and Careers Information

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