Forensic Science (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)
Anglia Ruskin University
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Learn to collect and analyse material from crime scenes, and present scientific evidence in court with our accredited BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree.Our course will teach you the principles of forensic science, from crime scene to court room. Based in our £45m Science Centre in Cambridge, you’ll analyse and investigate a range of evidence in crime scene rooms and the forensic lab.With a focus on chemical and biological analysis, you’ll find out what that evidence means. We look at ways to ...Read more

Learn to collect and analyse material from crime scenes, and present scientific evidence in court with our accredited BSc (Hons) Forensic Science degree.Our course will teach you the principles of forensic science, from crime scene to court room. Based in our £45m Science Centre in Cambridge, you’ll analyse and investigate a range of evidence in crime scene rooms and the forensic lab.With a focus on chemical and biological analysis, you’ll find out what that evidence means. We look at ways to ‘read’ data, interpret the results and present your evidence in court.You’ll get hands-on with specialist analytical equipment, under the guidance of expert tutors. And you’ll learn outside the classroom too, with visits to law courts and a local mortuary, and opportunities to work with local police forces and forensic labs.Graduate with advanced skills in chemistry, biology and laboratory analysis – ready to start a career as a forensic scientist.Get a sneak preview of our course: try your hand at online quizzes, solve a crime, hear about our latest research and tackle a chemistry word search.As a forensic scientist you'll provide evidence for use in courts of law to support criminal and civil investigations.You need training in the latest analytical techniques and processes, and a sound knowledge of the UK legal system to do this. All of that’s on offer at ARU.While studying BSc (Hons) Forensic Science in Cambridge, you’ll learn how to package evidence correctly and perform preliminary tests for body fluids and drugs of abuse.You’ll also examine ‘real’ forensic samples including ignitable liquid residues, and trace evidence such as paint and fibres. Together, we’ll explore techniques including microscopy, microspectrophotometry, spectroscopy and chromatography; and get hands-on experience of specialist instruments for biological analysis. You’re free to book additional time with this equipment outside of lessons.As well as refining your lab skills, you’ll learn to conduct thorough, independent research – and to feel confident about presenting evidence in a court of law.As a Forensic Science student at ARU, you’ll be eligible for student membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

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WUSCA ranking:
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61/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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27th
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121st
Forensic and Archaeological Sciences
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 82 = 18% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
18%
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75%
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Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Forensic and Archaeological Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
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sara
24 Jan 24

The best aspect of my uni is the location, the campus is close to the centre and also the support from the library is excellent. I don't like that much student life because it..Read more

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Abbie
24 Jan 24

Good facilities and..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including grade C in Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science.

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Forensic and Archaeological Sciences

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
36%
Sociology
28%
Biology
25%
Chemistry
14%
English Literature
13%
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sara
24 Jan 24
Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
The best aspect of my uni is the location, the campus is close to the centre and also the support from the library is excellent. I don't like that much student life because it...
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Abbie
24 Jan 24
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Anglia Ruskin University
Anglia Ruskin University , Cambridge

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Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.4 miles away

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