Forensic Science undergraduate courses

If you are looking for a Forensic Science course that can give you the skills, knowledge and confidence for a rewarding career then these courses will provide you with the expertise to do so.

Why study Forensic Science at Derby?

• Gain the skills to apply the latest scientific approaches to real-life scenarios, so that you can graduate ready for the world of work.
• Hands-on experiences throughout your studies via a range of activities which reflect multiple specialisms within the world of forensic science. These can include opportunities to investigate mock crime scenes, analyse various evidence types, as well as gain expertise to face cross-examination in our courtroom.
• Enhance your skills in outstanding facilities including seven unique crime scene environments, as well as in the forensic science suite which includes a Forensic Teaching Facility Laboratory, Specialist Light Room and Analytical Suite.
• Benefit from our partnerships with institutions such as Derbyshire Constabulary, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and the East Midlands Scientific Operations Unit (EMSOU) and enhance your learning while taking part in interactive sessions designed to make your learning experience as realistic as possible.
• The degree quality is reflected in its accreditation from professional bodies. Our BSc (Hons) degree having full accreditation from The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Facilities

You will have access to our purpose-built Forensic Training Facility, which includes several domestic and commercial crime scenes and a blood pattern analysis room.

You can also build your skills in our:

• forensic anthropology and bioarcheology lab
• wet forensic lab
• darkroom
• entomology lab
• clandestine burial site
• replica courtroom for presenting evidence
• crime scene cars.

You will also have access to our Bioscience Superlab and Research Lab. These facilities give you the chance to become familiar and confident using equipment that may be required for you to use in your future career.

Find out more about our forensic laboratories.

Career opportunities

Careers our graduates go onto include:

• forensic technician
• toxicology analyst
• CSI
• police officer
• microbiologist
• DNA Analyst
• investigative researcher