Forensic Science with Criminology

University of Derby

Our fully accredited degree offers real-world practical experience and great scope for a challenging career in the fight against crime.Combine high-level skills as a forensic scientist with in-depth knowledge of criminology for an inspiring and broad-based study programme.Learn alongside professional forensic scientists, fingerprint experts, police officers, lawyers and judges for real insights into working life.You will have the opportunity to undertake work based learning in a forensic imaging unit, footwear unit or forensic analytical service laboratories with our partner East Midlands Scientific Operations Unit (EMSOU). You could follow in the footsteps of our many successful graduates and work within the criminal justice system, the police force, the prison service or forensic services. You could also pursue careers in broader areas such as law firms, pharmaceutical companies or private laboratories. The course equips you with the skills you need to take your studies to a higher level too, as it is an applied science course based on subjects such as organic chemistry and molecular biology, you could move on to MSc, MPhil or PhD study.