BSc Forensic Science with Criminology

The BSc Forensic Science with Criminology at the University of Derby is a course that teaches you two key subjects: forensic science and criminology. The main purpose of this course is to train you to be a confident professional who can find scientific answers to crimes and understand the legal system. You will learn to take a case all the way from the crime scene to the courtroom.

The forensic aspect teaches you the full process of forensic practice, from finding and collecting evidence to examining it. The criminology aspect helps you understand why crimes happen, such as looking at the causes of criminal behaviour. A big part of the learning is practical. You will investigate fake crime scenes like road accidents, break-ins, and drug crimes. This gives you practice for real jobs. The course has special facilities for this, including a Forensic Training Facility and crime scene cars. The studies also focus heavily on the law and the court system. You will learn about important legal issues like miscarriages of justice and the role of expert evidence. You will practise giving evidence in a courtroom and being questioned by lawyers, which is a key skill for this career.

You will be assessed through a wide range of mediums that reflect professional practice, including formal witness statements and expert testimony, case studies, laboratory reports, portfolios, examinations, essays, and presentations. Studying BSc Forensic Science with Criminology from the University of Derby makes you an extremely well-rounded and valuable professional in the sector.