FORENSIC SCIENCE Forensic science is one of the most interesting, challenging and intriguing subject areas available. TV dramas like CSI have undoubtedly added a touch of glamour to the image of forensic science in solving crime and murders, but don’t think that potential careers start and end with police work. There are opportunities to investigate across many job sectors. The School of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science. Providing the perfect environment. You will study in our brand new, multi-million pound Science Centre – The Rosalind Franklin Building, containing laboratories, teaching, learning and research space. To find out more about this state-of-the-art facility, visit: wlv.ac.uk/franklin Our scene-of-crime suite is furnished with CCTV cameras, dummies, replica weapons and even horse’s blood and maggots. Designed in consultation with West Midlands Police, it includes a teaching lab where you examine fingerprints and analyse samples found at the scene, as well as a garage, to examine evidence of vehicle crime. All practical work follows proper laboratory procedures that will stand up to scrutiny in a court of law.
On board with industry. The University is one of a select band of UK institutions to be recognised for the quality of its Forensic Science degree courses. Praising our standards of laboratory analysis, crime scene investigation and the interpretation and evaluation of evidence, the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences has given full accreditation to BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, with our joint honour’s degree, BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Criminology, and HND Forensic Science also receiving official recognition by the Society. Recognition is a new quality mark for combined and pre-degree courses offering a lesser but significant proportion of forensic science teaching in their programmes. We are one of the first three universities to receive endorsement from Skillsmark for Forensic Science, which recognises only those courses that have considerable
engagement with employers in forensic science. This endorsement has been extended for a further five years. We have developed an exclusive work experience option for some of our students to undertake work in the new forensic facility of the West Midlands Police. Other placements could allow you to work in the regional forensic toxicology laboratory. You will also be trained in the presentation of evidence that builds towards a courtroom-style experience in your final year.
Outcomes from the latest National Student Survey indicate that student satisfaction with Forensic Science continues to be high, achieving 91% satisfaction. ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES YOU’LL FIND: • HND Forensic Science • B Sc (Hons) or MSci Forensic Science You may choose to apply for the Integrated Master’s qualification, MSci Forensic Science, where the final year engages you with postgraduate level study. A key feature of this course is that it is eligible for student loan funding for the whole four years of the course. To find out more about our Integrated Master’s courses, see p36.
For more information on the course below visit: wlv.ac.uk/undergraduate • BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Criminology
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Full details of all courses and entry requirements can be found at: wlv.ac.uk/undergraduate