Forensic Science
Nottingham Trent University
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Crime is evolving - and so are our ways of fighting it. Today, forensic specialists are the heroes of criminal investigations all around the world. It’s a subject that’s launched a thousand books, TV shows and true-crime podcasts, but there’s even more to forensics than you’ve read, heard, and seen.From day one of this course, you’ll be working with professional experts in world-class facilities . Comb our famous crime-scene house for clues work on case studies built from the real-world ...Read more

Crime is evolving - and so are our ways of fighting it. Today, forensic specialists are the heroes of criminal investigations all around the world. It’s a subject that’s launched a thousand books, TV shows and true-crime podcasts, but there’s even more to forensics than you’ve read, heard, and seen.From day one of this course, you’ll be working with professional experts in world-class facilities . Comb our famous crime-scene house for clues work on case studies built from the real-world experiences of our teaching team review your evidence in our dedicated forensics, chemistry, bioarchaeology, and ballistics labs and present your findings in NTU’s authentic on-site courtrooms. Perform well enough, and you can even progress onto our MSci course , where you’ll graduate with a Masters-level qualification. This fun, challenging, hands-on course sits at the intersection of law, ethics, and cutting-edge science you’ll be supported by prestigious guest speakers, placement and study-abroad opportunities, and a close-knit community of staff and students.Forensics is a global science. Whilst it’s a dream job for crime-fighting-chemists, the professional possibilities stretch far beyond that - from food safety and biometric security, to wildlife and financial crime, to the worldwide battle against counterfeiting, smuggling, and dangerous new designer drugs.

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13/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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3rd
CUG Ranking
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46th
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Avishka Hirumal
20 Jan 25

Great staff and professors in campus ready to help anyone in need with a great, kind and positive attitude..Read more

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Aimee
18 Jan 25

I loved NTU the moment I stepped on the Clifton Campus. I had another top choice which I was drawn to for family reasons, so I told the universe to pick for me and that it did...Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£17,500 per year

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Latest Forensic Science (Non-Medical) reviews

Forensic Science (Non-Medical)
Forensic Science (Non-Medical)
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Avishka Hirumal
20 Jan 25
Forensic Science - MSci (Hons)
Great staff and professors in campus ready to help anyone in need with a great, kind and positive attitude...
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Aimee
18 Jan 25
Forensic Science
I loved NTU the moment I stepped on the Clifton Campus. I had another top choice which I was drawn to for family reasons, so I told the universe to pick for me and that it did....
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