Chemistry with Forensic Science with a Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Interested about how chemistry is applied across a range of forensic science disciplines? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry with Forensic Science at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills in aid of tackling the challenges of the 21st century - from drug design and analysis to understanding the science that underpins and supports crime scene investigation.
Our distinctive course provides a carefully curated set of ‘chemistry in context’ modules where you will apply your skills and knowledge to interesting case studies and in the solution of real-world chemical and forensic science problems. You'll spend your year abroad studying at one of our partner institutions. Studying and living abroad helps you grow in confidence and enhances your employability.
You'll also make friends in the country you're studying in and meet other adventurous students from around the world.
Key highlights
- Combines chemistry with its application across forensic science disciplines
- 'Chemistry in context' modules built around real-world case studies
- Covers drug design and analysis alongside crime scene science
- Solve real-world chemical and forensic science problems
- Spend a year studying at a partner institution abroad
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points A level BBC Contextual offer: CCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: BBC — Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points A level BBC Contextual offer: CCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: CCC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM Contextual offer: Individual consideration, please contact us.
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — IB 112 Tariff points, Typically H5, H5, H6 at HL including HL Chemistry, Biology or Physics at 5 View all requirements
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Analytical chemist
- Toxicologist
- Laboratory technician
- Quality control chemist
- Pharmaceutical research scientist
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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