University of Wales Newport

Course Details

BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology (Including foundation year)

Course Description

Modules: Year One * Foundation Chemistry * Foundation Physical Science * Learning, Communication and Employability in Science * Foundation Biology * Foundations of Mathematics * Foundation Statistics * Human Anatomy and Physiology Modules: Year Two • Analytical Methods for Forensic/Chemical Science • Introduction to Forensic Science • Laboratory Safety and Practice • Organic Chemistry • Introduction to Criminalistics • Understanding Crime, Criminals and Victims • Understanding Criminal Justice Year Three • Forensic Earth Science • Forensic Imaging • Analytical Chemistry • Spectroscopy • Forensic Evidence • Policing • Penology: Punishment, Prison and Offender Management Year Four • Forensic Microscopy • Case Studies • Forensic Literature Project • Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Analysis in Forensic Science • Fire and Explosion Investigation • Advanced Analytical Chemistry • Comparative Criminology And one module from the following list: • Cultural Criminology (Optional) • Understanding Homicide • Young People in the Criminal Justice System • Critical issues in Criminal Investigations • Terrorism and the ‘War on Terror’ • Youth Gangs and Troublesome Youth Groups N.B. Please note optional module choices are subject to change. In the second and third years of your Forensic Science with Criminology degree you will learn how to process crime scenes, be introduced to the major scientific branches used in forensic investigations, and learn how to analyse a wide range of forensic evidence. In the final year of your Forensic Science with Criminology degree, you study sample preparation techniques, and novel and emerging techniques used in the chemical analysis of forensic evidence. You can select from a range of Criminology topics including critical issues in policing and crime investigation, understanding homicide, policing styles and principles and young people in the criminal justice system. N.B. Please note optional module choices are subject to change.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science with Criminology (Including foundation year) University of Wales Newport