Forensic Science, Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN), UK

Forensic Science, Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

We pride ourselves on creating forensic scientists who are experts in their area. We’re a forerunner in the country for forensic science and you’ll learn from former practicing forensic scientists and CSIs as well as academics who are leaders in their field. Our course is unique thanks to the accreditation with the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and we were the first university to have a suite of dedicated crime scene houses. You’ll gain education and training in forensic investigation; the management and processing of crime scenes, law for forensic scientists and the laboratory-based analysis of evidence, leaving you well placed for specialist employment in areas of forensics, chemistry or biotechnology.

• Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at UCLan are 1st in the North West for overall student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support - National Student Survey 2019.
• Forensic Science at UCLan is ranked 1st in the North West and nationally ranked in the UK top 10 according to the Complete University Guide 2020.
• Lancashire Constabulary and UCLan have joined forces to create the Lancashire Forensic Science Academy. This ground breaking partnership gives students access to an operational environment and the opportunity to shadow CSIs at crime scenes.
• Our dedicated laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge microscopy and analytical equipment and our outdoor facility for research in forensic taphonomy and decomposition is unique in Europe.
• Our courses are aligned to national occupational standards where appropriate to ensure you fulfil the needs of future employees.

STUDY FORENSIC SCIENCE AT UCLAN

Forensic Science at UCLan is outstanding amongst other UK programmes by merit of its breadth and depth, the expertise of staff, and its facilities. The course covers forensic investigation, forensic biology, forensic chemistry and forensic anthropology.

In addition to fitting you for a wide range of forensic careers, the course has a strong emphasis on transferable, employable skills, and it is expected that graduates will be well prepared for careers in a number of areas.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are several opportunities to get experience either in the voluntary sector or through placements at a number of laboratories and workplaces.

If you are interested in a police career, we encourage you to join the Special Constable service. Those thinking of a laboratory career may wish to explore links with local hospital laboratories for work experience and within the School there are several student internships available each year that will allow you to get involved in a novel research project and gain experience of working within a research environment. Archaeologists within the School of Forensic & Investigative Sciences regularly run digs and those with an interest in Archaeology and Anthropology may want to participate and get additional field-work experience.

Our courses are an excellent basis for employment in this competitive sector. Our graduates are at work in all sorts of forensic science settings - as crime scene investigators, police officers, scientific support personnel and intelligence analysts, at home and overseas.

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