BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course You will spend a large proportion of your time in the lab, carrying out drug spot tests, analysing fingerprints, processing crime scenes and analysing DNA while studying the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University. Over the past 50 years the analytical methods employed by forensic scientists have become very powerful indeed and have made a significant impact on conviction rates. Forensic science is all about using the power of scientific analysis to resolve legal disputes.
It requires a sound knowledge of the analytical methods of biology and chemistry combined with training in crime scene investigation, as well as a basic knowledge of law and how to assess the value of evidence. You will be expected to have an attention to detail that is second to none for the microscopic analysis of hairs and fibres, DNA profiling and drug analysis. This is a practical, hands-on course in which you will spend a large proportion of your time in the lab, carrying out spot tests for drugs, fingerprint and footwear analysis, crime scene processing, DNA analysis and forensic microscopy.
Throughout this professionally-accredited course you will be supported by our team of experts, with additional input from external speakers from all areas of forensics. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to gain experience through work-based learning and/or on an optional sandwich placement.
Key highlights
- Professionally accredited course with support from a team of experts
- Extensive lab work in drug testing, fingerprints and DNA analysis
- Training in crime scene processing and forensic microscopy
- Combines biology and chemistry analysis with basic law and evidence evaluation
- Guest input from external speakers across all areas of forensics
- Work-based learning and an optional sandwich placement year
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic scientist
- Crime scene investigator
- DNA analyst
- Forensic toxicologist
- Fingerprint examiner
- Laboratory analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,740 per year
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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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