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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Cambridge Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
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 拢45m Science Centre in Cambridge, you鈥檒l analyse and investigate a range of evidence in crime scene rooms and the forensic lab.With a focus on chemical and biological analysis, you鈥檒l find out what that evidence means. We look at ways to 鈥榬ead鈥� data, interpret the results and present your evidence in court.You鈥檒l get hands-on with specialist analytical equipment, under the guidance of expert tutors. And you鈥檒l 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 鈥� 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鈥檚 on offer at ARU.While studying BSc (Hons) Forensic Science in Cambridge, you鈥檒l learn how to package evidence correctly and perform preliminary tests for body fluids and drugs of abuse.You鈥檒l also examine 鈥榬eal鈥� forensic samples including ignitable liquid residues, and trace evidence such as paint and fibres. Together, we鈥檒l explore techniques including microscopy, microspectrophotometry, spectroscopy and chromatography; and get hands-on experience of specialist instruments for biological analysis. You鈥檙e free to book additional time with this equipment outside of lessons.As well as refining your lab skills, you鈥檒l learn to conduct thorough, independent research 鈥� and to feel confident about presenting evidence in a court of law.As a Forensic Science student at ARU, you鈥檒l be eligible for student membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 16,700per year
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UCAS Points : 112
from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including grade C in Biology or Chemistry
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University information
Anglia Ruskin University
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University League Table
121st
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Campus address
Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, England
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Subject ranking
27th out of 36
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Entry standards
/ Max 206120 58%27th
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Student satisfaction
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